Boursin Mac and Cheese
This creamy Boursin Mac and Cheese features short pasta mixed with a rich cheese sauce and topped with crunchy breadcrumbs.
Equipment
- Pot
- baking dish
Ingredients
For the pasta and cheese sauce
- 8 oz short pasta such as macaroni, shells, or similar
- 1 round boursin cheese
- 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese packed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the topping
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Cook the short pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream and milk until smooth.
- Add the boursin cheese, white cheddar cheese, and salt to the pot. Stir until the cheeses melt and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce and mix until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. In a separate bowl, melt the remaining butter and mix with the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the pasta.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
Notes
You can add cooked vegetables or proteins for extra flavor. Adjust the cheese types as desired for a different taste.