Thompson Diner Truffle Mac and Cheese

The moment Mac & Cheese lovers have been waiting for... We've released our award-winning Truffle Mac & Cheese recipe! 😍🤩

Sauce Recipe:

• EVAPORATED MILK - 354ml (One Can)
• EGGS - 1ea
• GROUND MUSTARD - 3g
• WHITE SHARP CHEDDAR, SHREDDED - 110g
• WHITE AMERICAN CHEESE, SLICES - 450g
• CORNSTARCH - 5g
• COLD WATER - 110g
• BUTTER, DICED - 225g
• GRATED ASIAGO - 110g

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Meanwhile, place all other ingredients in a large bowl. Buzz with hand mixer until consistency is similar to cottage cheese. Add the butter and blend with the mixer to combine.

Plating:

• BLANCHED PASTA - 225g
• MAC & CHEESE SAUCE - 225g
• CHOPPED PARSLEY
• TOASTED BUTTERED PANKO
• MOZZARELLA, GRATED - 125g
• TRUFFLE OIL - 10g

Put sauce in a pot and bring to a simmer over medium high heat. Bring pot of water to a boil. Add blanched Pasta and reheat for 45 seconds. Strain pasta, and add to the sauce along with 100g of Mozzarella. Mix well to fully incorporate, adjusting seasoning and consistency with pasta water, salt and butter. Pour into serving bowl, sprinkle remaining 25g of Mozzarella over top, and brown under boiler. Drizzle Truffle Oil over and garnish with Chopped Parsley.

Happy holidays from all of us at The Thompson!