BRIE  MACaroni &  CHEESE

stovetop

super creamy mac and cheese

This creamy brie mac and cheese recipe is an elevated version of stove top mac and cheese. It has creamy brie and white cheddar melted in a silky béchamel sauce, and topped with buttery toasted breadcrumbs.

brie mac & cheese

4 servings

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10 min

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30 min

Ingredients

Pasta Butter Shallot Flour Milk Paprika Cayenne pepper Brie cheese White cheddar Fresh thyme Breadcrumbs

In a large saucepan or pot, melt butter and sweat shallots for about 5 minutes. Add in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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SWEAT

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Add rest of butter and melt, then sprinkle flour slowly while whisking. Cook while stirring, allowing the roux to darken slightly to a white sand color.

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ROUX

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Whisk in the warmed milk a little at a time until it is all incorporated and mixture is smooth. Simmer for a few minutes. 

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BÉCHAMEL

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Add in paprika, cayenne pepper, brie, and white cheddar. Stir occasionally until all melted.

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MIX

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Fold in cooked pasta and thyme leaves and mix to combine. Add a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Taste for seasoning and add salt and black pepper as needed.

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FOLD

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Melt butter in a small saucepan and add in breadcrumbs. Lightly toast until golden brown. If you are using plain breadcrumbs, add a pinch of salt.

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TOAST

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Serve warm topped with toasted breadcrumbs and fresh thyme. 

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SERVE

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