Creamy Brie Mac and Cheese
Creamy Brie Mac and Cheese is easy enough for a weeknight and elegant enough for the holidays. Discover the best recipe for brie mac and cheese.
Equipment
- large pot
- Large saucepan
- 9 inch square casserole dish (about 2.5 quart capacity)
- broiler
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese divided
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese divided
- 8 oz brie rind removed and diced
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook elbow macaroni per package directions. Drain the pasta.
- Preheat the broiler.
- While the pasta is cooking prepare the cheese sauce. In a medium saucepan melt the butter and then whisk in the flour, stirring until a paste forms and cook for about 1 minute. Slowly add in the milk while whisking continuously and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in dijon mustard, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese and brie; stirring until all the cheese has melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked elbow macaroni and stir to combine. Transfer to an oven safe 8x8 casserole dish and top with remaining parmesan and cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the casserole dish and broil until the cheese has melted and turned golden brown. Allow to cool at least 5 minutes before serving.
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