MAC AND CHEESE WITH BRIE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and cook macaroni according to directions on box.
• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.  Once butter is melted, add in flour and mix together using a whisk.  It should become a thick paste.  Cook for 2 minutes, continuing to whisk the entire time.
• Pour in milk and bring to a simmer.  Cook for 5 minutes, continuing to stir.
• Add in brie, parmesan, gruyere, garlic, dijon mustard, pepper, salt, paprika, and onion powder.  Stir until cheese has melted in over low heat.
• Transfer macaroni noodles to a 8"x8" pan and pour cheese sauce on top.  Cover the top with breadcrumbs before placing in oven.  Bake for 25 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut off the top rind of brie then place brie in a skillet about its same size. Bake until brie is bubbling and totally melted throughout, about 25 minutes. (The exact time will vary depending on how big your wheel of brie is, so start checking after about 15 minutes!)   Meanwhile, cook macaroni. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni according to package instructions. Save about 1 cup pasta water, then drain and transfer elbows to a large bowl. Toss macaroni with spinach, bacon, garlic, and oil and season with salt and pepper. In another medium bowl, stir together panko, Parmesan, oregano, and red chili flakes. After removing brie from oven, immediately add elbows to skillet and toss until coated using tongs. If the brie is too thick, gradually add pasta water to loosen. Spread the coated macaroni into an even layer, then top with your panko mixture. Return to the oven to crisp the topping, 8 to 10 minutes more. Top with parsley and serve immediately.