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Noodles & Company Truffle Mac & Cheese Recipe

Make our Noodles & Company Truffle Mac & Cheese Recipe at home. If you love mushrooms, this decadent version of their popular Wisconsin Mac & Cheese will quickly become your favorite.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Special Occasion
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mac and Cheese, Macaroni and Cheese, Noodles & Company
Yield: 6 Side Dish Helpings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Elbow Macaroni Noodles
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Butter divided
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 1/2 cups Whole Milk
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese plus more for garnish
  • 3/4 teaspoon White Truffle Oil
  • 2 cups sliced Crimini Mushrooms
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Fresh Parsley finely chopped, to garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions just to al dente. Do not overcook. Drain. Set aside.
  • Place a sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Add 1/4 cup butter to the pan. Cook until melted and hot, but not browned.
  • Add flour. Whisk to make a roux. Whisk until the butter mixture starts to boil and bubble. Cook for another minute until it starts to lightly brown slightly and smells toasty.
  • Add a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper.
  • Whisking vigorously, add milk. Turn heat up to medium-high, and cook, stirring frequently, until just thick enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon. Add more milk if it gets too thick.
  • Remove sauce mixture from heat.
  • Add Cheddar Jack and Parmesan cheeses, cream and truffle oil. Stir until cheese is melted and incorporated.
  • Taste. Add salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
  • In a separate skillet, add mushrooms and 1 tablespoon butter. Place over medium heat and sauté until tender. Set aside.
  • In yet another skillet, add breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Place over low heat. Toast breadcrumbs until golden. Set aside.
  • Pour about 1/2 cup of the cheese sauce into the bottom of a bowl.
  • Add about 1 cup cooked noodles over the sauce.
  • Top with more sauce, mushrooms, breadcrumbs, parsley and more Parmesan. Drizzle a little more truffle oil on each serving, if you're so inclined.

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