Barilla® Brie Mac and Cheese with Grated Cranberries and Thyme Breadcrumbs Recipe | US_PROD-85294830-248e-400b-80f9-46403bd13343

Brie Mac & Cheese with Grated Cranberries & Thyme Breadcrumbs

Name: Brie Mac & Cheese with Grated Cranberries & Thyme Breadcrumbs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Ingredients for the Brie Mac & Cheese:; 1 Box of Barilla® Large Shells pasta; 4 Cups Vegetable Broth; ½ Pound of brie cheese, rind removed (1 cup); ½ Cup parmesan cheese; ½ Cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 Garlic cloves , minced; 2 Tablespoons shallot, diced; ⅓ Cup heavy cream; 3 Tablespoons salted butter; To Taste Pepper; Ingredients for the Breadcrumbs:; 1 ½ tablespoons butter; ½ Cup breadcrumbs; 1 Tablespoon of fresh thyme (extra for garnish – optional); Ingredients for Cranberries:; 1/4 Cup frozen whole cranberries (keep in the freezer until time to grate)

55 minutes

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A blend of Brie, Cheddar, & Parmesan cheese yield an irresistibly creamy Mac & Cheese recipe. Recipe Developed by Chelsea Peachtree (@chelseapeachtree)

Ingredients

6 servings

1Box of Barilla^® Large Shells pasta

4Cups Vegetable Broth

½Pound of brie cheese, rind removed (1 cup)

½Cup parmesan cheese

½Cup cheddar cheese, shredded

2Garlic cloves , minced

2Tablespoons shallot, diced

⅓Cup heavy cream

3Tablespoons salted butter

To TastePepper

1½ tablespoons butter

½Cup breadcrumbs

1Tablespoon of fresh thyme (extra for garnish – optional)

1/4Cup frozen whole cranberries (keep in the freezer until time to grate)

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

For the Breadcrumbs: Add 1 ½ tablespoons of butter to a large pot over low heat. Once melted, mix breadcrumbs and thyme into the butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are slightly toasted and browned; do not burn. Remove the breadcrumb mixture from the pot; set aside.

Step 2

Prep the Cheese: Remove the rind from the brie cheese and cut it into cubes. Shred the cheddar and parmesan cheese.

Step 3

For the Cranberries: Grate the frozen cranberries using a grater and set them aside. This can be done by hand or with a food processor.

Step 4

For the Pasta: In the same pot, add 3 tablespoons of butter over medium low heat. Once the butter has melted, add in the garlic and shallots; mix well and cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Add the dry pasta into the pot with the melted butter, garlic, and shallot; mix well.

Step 5

Add 2 cups of vegetable broth into the pot; mix well. The shells may not be fully covered. Continue to stir, every 2-3 minutes, while the broth cooks down. Cook for 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Once the vegetable broth is cooked down, add another 1 cup of vegetable broth. Stir the mixture repeatedly for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 7

Continue stirring for another 5 min until broth cooks down leaving some broth at the bottom of the pot.

Step 8

Remove the cooked pasta from the heat and add in the heavy cream, brie, cheddar, and parmesan cheese; add pepper to taste and mix well.

Step 9

To Serve: Pour pasta into a serving dish or bowls. Top with breadcrumbs, grated cranberries, and thyme leaves.

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Large Shells

A larger version of Barilla^® Medium Shells with a shape that resembles a shellfish, Large Shells are inspired by the sea-side towns of Naples and Genoa. Barilla^® Large Shells is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Large Shells

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Large Shells

Shape

Large Shells

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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