Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package seashell pasta

2 ½ tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 ½ cups milk

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

4 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375degrees F (190 degrees C).Lightly grease a 10 inch casserole dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 3

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.Stir in the flour and cook until a roux forms.Stir in the milk, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and thick and coats the back of a spoon.Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

Step 4

Combine cooked pasta and cheese sauce; transfer to prepared dish.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until heated through.

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