Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Brie Mac and Cheese. This recipe features tender macaroni enveloped in a rich, melted Brie cheese sauce, topped with a crispy golden breadcrumb crust. It’s a decadent dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 pound Brie cheese, rind removed and cubed
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Add the cubed Brie cheese and grated Gruyere cheese to the sauce. Stir until both cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. This is your indulgent brie mac and cheese sauce.
- Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine, ensuring every piece of pasta is coated in the creamy brie mac and cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the macaroni and cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly. This step creates the decadent brie mac and cheese.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving your creamy brie mac and cheese.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese sauce.
- Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like cheddar or fontina for variations on your creamy brie pasta indulgence.
- Ensure the Brie rind is completely removed for a smoother sauce in your indulgent pasta with brie sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg