Deconstructed Mac & Cheese

By Tufgrlz

Delicious, if you like truffle oil!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups milk
• 2 (10-ounce) blocks sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
• 1 (10-ounce) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 (16-ounce) package
• elbow macaroni, cooked
• Truffle oil, to taste
• Panko crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in half-and-half and milk; cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in half of sharp Cheddar cheese. Stir in extra-sharp Cheddar cheese until smooth. Add truffle oi, to taste.

Continue to cook cheese sauce until creamy. Dish onto a plate and top with elbows. Sprinkle panko on top. Serve!