Brie Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 400 g (4 cups) macaroni
• 30 g (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
• 200 g brie (7 oz), cut into large chunks, rind on
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 75 ml (1/3 cup) dry white wine
• 150 ml (3/4 cup) double cream
• 30 g (1/2 cup) panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a...: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, and cook the pasta 1 minute less than recommended on the package.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, melt 20 g of butter in a...: Meanwhile, melt 20 g of butter in a large oven-proof cast-iron casserole. Add the brie and cook on medium heat until melted.

3. 3

   Stir in the garlic and Dijon mustard. Cook...: Stir in the garlic and Dijon mustard. Cook for 1 minute and then add the fresh thyme and white wine.

4. 4

   Next, stir in the double cream and cook...: Next, stir in the double cream and cook for another minute. Transfer the cooked pasta to the casserole and stir well to combine.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 200° Celsius (395° Fahrenheit).

6. 6

   In a separate small pan, melt 10 g...: In a separate small pan, melt 10 g butter and toast the panko breadcrumbs for 1-2 minutes over medium heat.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs over the pasta and...: Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumbs over the pasta and bake for 5-10 minutes or until golden.