Truffled Macaroni and Cheese

A more grown-up version of a favorite dish. Nice as a side for Thanksgiving or Christmas. The truffle oil definitely makes it more expensive, but it's worth it.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 8  ounces macaroni
• 1  teaspoon  truffle oil
• 2  slices bacon, cooked & minced
• 6  tablespoons butter
• 1  onion, diced
• 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 3⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup gruyere, grated
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
3. Toss macaroni with truffle oil & set aside.
4. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion & cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the bacon & the flour, combine well & cook for 1 minute.
5. Whisk in the milk & chicken broth, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil. When the mixture comes to a boil, take off the heat & stir in the mustard, salt, pepper & cheeses. Stir well until all the cheese melts & is well incorporated into the sauce.
6. Mix together the sauce and the macaroni and pour into a greased baking dish.
7. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.