Brie Mac & Cheese with Grated Cranberries & Thyme Breadcrumbs
Brie Mac & Cheese with Grated Cranberries & Thyme Breadcrumbs
55 minutes total
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Garlic
- Gatherings
- No Meat
- Pasta Shells
- Weekend
- Weeknight
- Winter Recipes
A blend of Brie, Cheddar, & Parmesan cheese yield an irresistibly creamy Mac & Cheese recipe.
Recipe Developed by Chelsea Peachtree (@chelseapeachtree)
Ingredients
Serves 6
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) |
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.
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
- Cook time 14–15 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box