Brie Mac & Cheese

This Brie Mac & Cheese is a creamy and luxurious twist on the classic comfort food. Featuring a blend of buttery garlic cream sauce, rich brie, and melty mozzarella, this dish is indulgent yet simple to prepare. The brie is hollowed out and melted directly into the sauce, giving it a velvety, slightly nutty flavor. Finished with Parmesan and a touch of reserved pasta water, it’s irresistibly cheesy and perfect for any cozy night in.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Pasta

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2 bowls

Calories: 1,687 kcal per serving

Ingredients

½ pound - pasta
⅛ - Salt
3 tablespoon - butter
⅛ Dash - olive oil
2 cloves - garlic
1 ½ cup - heavy cream
⅛ - Salt and pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
½ teaspoon - onion powder
½ teaspoon - paprika
12 oz wheels - brie cheese
½ cup - mozzarella cheese
¼ cup - Parmesan cheese
⅛ - Reserved pasta water

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
In a large skillet, melt butter with a dash of olive oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Add the hollowed-out brie and stir until fully melted into the sauce.
Stir in mozzarella until melted and smooth.
Add cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water. Stir to coat evenly.
Mix in Parmesan cheese and let simmer briefly until sauce thickens.
Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan and optional black pepper. Optionally, serve inside the hollowed brie shell.