Description
This Boursin Mac and Cheese is ultra creamy, rich, and packed with garlic-herb flavor, combining melted cheeses with a crispy breadcrumb topping for the ultimate comfort dish.
Ingredients
- For the Pasta & Sauce
- 8 oz short pasta (macaroni, shells, or similar)
- 1 round Boursin cheese
- 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- For the Topping
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and reserve a bit of pasta water.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream until smooth.
- Add Boursin cheese and cheddar, stirring until fully melted and creamy.
- Adjust consistency with milk if needed.
- Stir in cooked pasta until fully coated in sauce.
- In a pan, melt butter and toast breadcrumbs until golden brown.
- Top mac and cheese with breadcrumbs and serve hot.
Notes
- Add cooked chicken or bacon for extra protein.
- Use different Boursin flavors for variation.
- Reserved pasta water can help loosen sauce if needed.
- Best served immediately while creamy and hot.