Creamy, rich, and smoky, this is the ultimate comfort food! A blend of smoked gouda, cheddar, and gruyere create an absolute party of savory flavor in this easy but oh-so-satisfying meal or side.
If baking your Mac 'N Cheese, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bring large pot of water to rolling boil. Salt water liberally. Pour dry pasta into boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Drain pasta in colander and set aside.
In same pot melt butter over medium heat. While it's melting, add flour and stir constantly until fully melted and combined. Add milk or half & half, stirring until it begins to thicken.
Add Velveeta and stir to melt. Once melted add grated sharp cheddar and smoked gruyere. Stir to melt. Add 4 ounces of smoked gouda. Stir to melt.
Season with salt, white pepper and dry mustard. Taste sauce for salt level and add more if you prefer.
At this point either combine pasta and sauce, sprinkle with reserved smoked gouda, and serve. Or for baked Mac 'N Cheese, mix half of cheese sauce with pasta in a greased dutch oven or casserole dish. Pour remaining sauce over top and sprinkle with reserved smoked gouda. Bake 20-30 minutes, until top browns slightly. Enjoy!