WALNUT CRUSTED BRIE MAC AND CHEESE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Walnut Crusted Brie Mac and Cheese image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
3 ounces pancetta, chopped
8 ounces rigatoni
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
4 ounces Brie, rind removed and finely chopped
4 ounces Gruyere, shredded
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Cook the pancetta in a small skillet until crispy, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions, reducing the cooking time by 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the nutmeg, paprika, cayenne, allspice and a few turns of pepper and cook for 2 minutes more. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the flour, whisking until combined, then cook for 1 minute. Add half the milk, whisking continuously, until thickened, about 5 minutes, then repeat with the other half of the milk. Add the Brie, Gruyere and pancetta and stir until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and add the pasta.
  • Pour the mixture into the baking dish and top it with the walnuts and Parmesan. Bake until the top is browned, about 25 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and enjoy!

Iftikhar Naqvi
[email protected]

I'm allergic to walnuts. Is there a substitute I can use?


Beatrice Jemes
[email protected]

This recipe is too complicated. I don't have time to make something like this on a weeknight.


Malak Afghan5522
[email protected]

I thought the walnut crust was a bit too much. It overpowered the other flavors in the dish.


Mussa Ibn Hdd
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of walnuts, but I still enjoyed this mac and cheese. The brie cheese and the pasta were cooked perfectly.


Miss Mano
[email protected]

This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Satis Das
[email protected]

I love the combination of flavors in this mac and cheese. The walnuts add a nice crunch and the brie cheese is so creamy and flavorful.


sunday driver
[email protected]

This mac and cheese is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Samuel Sunday
[email protected]

I used a different type of cheese because I didn't have brie, but it still turned out great! The walnut crust is the star of the show.


Qasim Javed
[email protected]

I was a bit skeptical about the walnut crust, but it was actually really good! It added a nice crunch and nutty flavor to the mac and cheese.


Reemaylah SD
[email protected]

This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The walnut crust is so unique and delicious, and the brie cheese is perfectly melted and gooey.


Rajab Singh
[email protected]

This mac and cheese is amazing! The walnut crust adds a delicious crunch and the brie cheese makes it so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.