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Mac & Cheese on Brie
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
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In a large skillet, melt butter with a dash of olive oil over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
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Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
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Add the hollowed-out brie and stir until fully melted into the sauce.
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Stir in mozzarella until melted and smooth.
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Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Stir to coat evenly.
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Mix in Parmesan cheese and let simmer briefly until sauce thickens.
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Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and optional black pepper. Optionally, serve inside the hollowed brie shell.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brie Cheese Hollowing Technique 🧀When hollowing out the brie, use a small paring knife and carefully remove the center, leaving a thin wall to create a natural cheese bowl that will melt beautifully into the mac and cheese.
- Pasta Water Magic 💧Always reserve a cup of pasta water before draining - the starchy liquid is crucial for creating a silky, emulsified sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta.
- Layered Cheese Melting 🌡️Add cheeses in stages - start with brie as the base, then fold in mozzarella and finish with Parmesan to create a multi-dimensional, ultra-creamy cheese profile.
- Garlic Infusion Trick 🧄Toast garlic powder and onion powder in butter for 30 seconds before adding cream to unlock deeper, more complex flavor notes in the sauce.
- Crispy Top Technique 🔥For a golden, crispy top, finish the mac and cheese under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
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