Description
An indulgent, creamy delight that elevates classic mac and cheese to gourmet status with Boursin cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Boursin cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Start by boiling the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Pour in the milk and allow it to simmer gently.
- Mix in the Boursin cheese: Add Boursin cheese to the warmed milk, stirring until it melts fully.
- Combine with macaroni: Stir the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until thoroughly coated.
- Add Parmesan and season: Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper.
- Optional baking step: Transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle breadcrumbs, and broil for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm: Ladle into bowls and enjoy while warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Boursin mac and cheese, creamy pasta, gourmet comfort food, easy mac and cheese