Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

In '300 Best Casserole Recipes' by Tiffany Collins

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups elbow macaroni
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup  thinly sliced green onion
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2  cups milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded smoked gouda cheese
• 6  tablespoons  freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  dry breadcrumbs

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Saute garlic and green onions for about 2 minutes or until tender.
4. Whisk in flour and saute for 1 minute.
5. Gradually whisk in milk, salt, and pepper; reduce heat and simmer, whisking constantly, for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
6. Remove from heat and stir in Gouda and Parmesan until melted.
7. Stir in macaroni.
8. Spoon into a greased 8 cup (2 liter) casserole dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
9. Bake in preheated 350° oven for 20 minutes or until bubbling.