Main Dishes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Overnight Macaroni and Cheese Gratin 5.0 (4) 3 Reviews 3 Photos A French recipe that uses Gruyere instead of Cheddar cheese. Great sophisticated side dish for steaks and roasts. Submitted by Nathalie Coleman Updated on January 7, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 3 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 24 mins Additional Time: 1 day 30 mins Total Time: 1 day 1 hr 4 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 cups elbow macaroni 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 ¼ cups milk 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, divided salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until halfway cooked, about 4 minutes. Drain. Combine heavy cream, milk, and 1/2 of Gruyere cheese in a large bowl. Add elbow macaroni and mix well; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours. Bring the macaroni mixture to room temperature, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Pour into a 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Gruyere cheese on top. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Cook's Note: Substitute Swiss cheese for the Gruyere if desired. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 507 Calories 37g Fat 32g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 507 % Daily Value * Total Fat 37g 47% Saturated Fat 23g 113% Cholesterol 133mg 44% Sodium 139mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 32g 12% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 4g Protein 14g 27% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 301mg 23% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 220mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.