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Brie mac and cheese in a bowl
4.54 from 45 votes

Brie Mac and Cheese

Make this creamy brie mac and cheese for a rich and delicious dinner that the whole family will love. 
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 8 minutes
Total 28 minutes
Fat 15
Carbs 48
Protein 14
Yield 8

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. noodles
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 8 oz. brie wheel rind removed and cut into cubes
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt separated
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup pasta water

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Stir the pasta right away so it doesn't stick together.
  • Cook the pasta until it is al dente.
  • Remove 1/2 cup of pasta water from the pot and set aside for later. Strain and set aside. 
  • Next, add the butter to a large sauce pan over medium/high heat. 
  • Add garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the butter and sauté the garlic until it browns. 
  • Then, add the flour to the butter mixture and whisk the ingredients together until a paste is formed. 
  • Slowly pour the milk into the pan whisking consistently until the milk thickens (3-4 minutes). 
  • Turn the heat to low and then add the brie cheese to the milk mixture and stir until the brie cheese is melted and the sauce is thick. 
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  • Add the rest of the salt, pepper, and fresh thyme to the cheese sauce and mix. 
  • Finally, pour the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and fold the pasta into the sauce. 
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  • If a thinner sauce is desired add a tablespoon or two of pasta water to the pasta. 
  • Serve with fresh thyme and enjoy. 

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g