Really Gouda Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups grated Gouda cheese
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound macaroni, cooked al dente

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in Gouda cheese until melted. Add cooked macaroni and stir until coated. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. Mix together breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.
5. Bake for 25 minutes, or until top is golden brown and bubbly.

Interesting Facts

• Gouda cheese is a semi-soft cheese made from cow's milk.
• Macaroni and cheese was first served in the United States in the 18th century.
• Gouda cheese is named after the Dutch city of Gouda, where it is still produced today.