Brie Mac & Cheese

Name: Brie Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (35-oz.) wheel brie; 1 lb. to 1/2 lb elbow macaroni, depending on brie size; 2 c. fresh spinach, roughly chopped; 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 c. panko bread crumbs; 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes; 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley

By Lena AbrahamPublished: May 17, 2018

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Yields:

12 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Cal/Serv:

504

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We used a BIG wheel of brie for this video, which can be very expensive. You can get away with something about (or a little over) half the size. A little bit of brie goes a long way.

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Ingredients

1
(35-oz.) wheel brie
1 lb.
to 1/2 lb elbow macaroni, depending on brie size
2 cups
fresh spinach, roughly chopped
4
slices bacon, cooked and chopped
1
clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups
panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup
freshly grated Parmesan
1 tsp.
dried oregano
1/2 tsp.
red chili flakes
1 Tbsp.
freshly chopped parsley

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat 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!)
2. Step 2Meanwhile, 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.
3. Step 3Toss 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.
4. Step 4After 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.