La Laiterie's Herbed Mac and Cheese

Name: La Laiterie's Herbed Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 177 milliliters plain breadcrumbs; 113 grams Brie; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary (substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried); 1 teaspoons chopped fresh sage (substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried); 1 teaspoons fresh thyme (substitute a pinch dried); 85 grams Gruyère, grated; 0 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg; 227 grams penne; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste; 85 grams sharp white cheddar, grated; 59 milliliters (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided; 473 milliliters whole milk, warmed

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give La Laiterie's Herbed Mac and Cheese a try. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 749 calories, 32g of protein, and 39g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours. Head to the store and pick up salt and pepper, sharp cheddar, sage, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the unsalted butter you could follow this main course with the Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding as a dessert.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta until it is just beginning to soften to the al dente stage.

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Drain the pasta, run it under cold water, and return it to the pot.

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Scrape the white rind off of the Brie, and chop it finely.

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Combine the Brie with the Gruyère and cheddar, and set aside 1/2 cup of the cheese mixture.

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Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, or until the mixture turns slightly beige, is bubbly, and appears to have grown in volume. Stir in the rosemary, sage, thyme, and nutmeg. Increase the heat to medium, and slowly whisk in the warm milk. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer the sauce for 2 minutes.

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Add the cheese to the sauce by 1/2-cup measures, stirring until the cheese melts before making another addition.

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Pour the sauce over the pasta, and stir well. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and transfer the pasta to the prepared pan.

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Heat the remaining butter in a small skillet over medium heat.

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Add the breadcrumbs, and cook for 2 minutes, or until the crumbs are golden brown.

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Combine the browned crumbs with the remaining cheese mixture, and sprinkle it over the top of the dish.

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Bake the casserole for 20 minutes to 30 minutes, or until the cheese sauce is bubbly and the crumbs on the top are deep brown. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then serve.

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