Brie Mac and Cheese: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe for Comfort
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this Brie Mac and Cheese, designed to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. This creamy pasta dish features tender elbow macaroni enveloped in a rich cheese sauce made from luscious Brie and Parmesan. Whether you’re preparing a cozy dinner for the family or bringing a crowd-pleasing dish to a potluck, this mac and cheese is sure to impress! With its effortless preparation and delightful flavor, you’ll find yourself making this recipe time and again. So grab your ingredients, and let’s get cooking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Brie cheese, rind removed and chopped
- 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain well.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and whisk in flour for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually add milk, stirring continuously until the mixture simmers and thickens.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to low; add chopped Brie cheese and stir until melted.
- Mix in the cooked macaroni until thoroughly coated.
- Fold in grated Parmesan cheese for added richness.
- (Optional) Transfer to a greased baking dish; bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes until golden on top.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or chives before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg