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Brie Mac and Cheese

Make this elevated mac and cheese at home using three creamy cheeses!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. short cut pasta
  • 17 oz. brie cheese rind removed
  • 8 oz. Swiss cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 4 cups milk
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Bread Crumb Topping

  • 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Trim the rind from the brie and cut it into smaller pieces. Grate the Swiss cheese.
  • In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until sizzling. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and dry mustard. Whisking, cook until the mixture starts to bubble.
  • Pour in the milk. Stirring, bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the brie, Parmesan and Swiss cheeses. Whisk until smooth.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce. Transfer to a 9x13 baking dish or 6 individual crocks.
  • In a small bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over top of the mac and cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes, until top is golden brown and bubbling.
Keyword cheese, dinner, pasta, side dish
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