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Brie Cheddar Baked Mac and Cheese

Emma Essence
Oh so creamy mac and cheese made with a blend of buttery brie and sharp cheddar that is topped with toasted brioche breadcrumbs and baked until bubbly and golden.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course entree, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

Brioche Breadcrumbs

  • 4 brioche buns or slices of brioche bread cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Brie Cheddar Mac and Cheese

  • 16 ounces large elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 can evaporated milk 12 ounce can
  • 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 12 ounce wheel of brie rind removed, cut into small cubes
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the brioche breadcrumbs:

  • Heat the oven to 400F.
  • Cut the bread into small one-inch cubes. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Toss in one tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
  • Add to a food processor and pulse into a fine sand-like texture. Set aside.

Make the brie cheddar mac and cheese:

  • Reduce the oven heat to 350F.
  • Boil the pasta noodles for 6-8 minutes until al dente. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. One tablespoon at a time, add the flour, and vigorously whisk until smooth.
  • Add ¼ of the heavy cream and combine. Let the roux simmer and thicken for about 3 minutes.
  • Then add the remaining heavy cream, evaporated milk, and brie cheese and cook for about five more minutes until the brie cheese is fully melted.
  • Next, add all but ½ cup of the cheddar cheese, and stir. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the cheddar is fully melted and combined. Then remove the cheese sauce from the heat. Add in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta noodles and cheese sauce. Gently stir to combine.
  • Transfer the mac and cheese into a large casserole dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese and brioche breadcrumbs. Bake for 30 minutes uncovered until bubbly and golden brown.
Keyword Baked, Brie, Cheddar, Mac and Cheese