Gourmet Mac & Cheese

Red Apple Cheese in this recipe:

Apple Smoked Gouda Cheese

Time: 30 min cook / 30 min prep
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup bowtie pasta
• 1 tbsp butter
• ½ onion, chopped finely (optional)
• 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped up
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 cup Apple Smoked Gouda cheese, grated
• ½ – ¾ cup breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Line baking dish (8×8) with foil & grease with butter.
2. Boil a saucepan of water add pasta, cook until al dente. Drain off water and rinse under cold water.
3. Melt butter in another pan over medium heat. Add garlic, onions, salt & pepper. Cook till onions soften.
4. Add flour. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until blended. Cook on medium heat until the mixture thickens. Add cheese; stir until melted.
5. Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until well blended. Then pour it into the baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350° F for 12-15 minutes or until bubbly. Serve hot.