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Brie Mac and Cheese: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe for Comfort

A creamy and indulgent mac and cheese featuring rich brie cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni or any pasta of choice
Cheese Sauce
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter for roux
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour for roux
  • 2 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 8 oz brie cheese rind removed and chopped
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg optional
Topping
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for crunch
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for mixing with breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make Cheese Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  2. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to low and add brie, cheddar, and gruyere cheeses. Stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Combine and Bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and cheese sauce. Mix well.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with olive oil and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
  3. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to add cooked bacon or vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.

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