Description
This Boursin Mac and Cheese with Roasted Red Pepper Swirl elevates a classic comfort food with creamy Boursin cheese and a vibrant roasted red pepper flavor. It’s a surprisingly easy and impressive dish to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g (9oz) Elbow Macaroni
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Butter
- 30g (2 Tbsp) All-Purpose Flour
- 300ml (1 ¼ cup) Whole Milk
- 150ml (⅔ cup) Heavy Cream
- 150g (5oz) Boursin Cheese, Softened
- 100g (3½oz) Sharp Cheddar, Grated
- ½ cup Roasted Red Pepper, Pureed
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
- Salt and Pepper, to Taste
- 50g (½ cup) Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Chives, Chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Boil macaroni until al dente, then drain.
- Create the Roux: Melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Build the Cheese Sauce: Gradually whisk in milk and cream until thickened.
- Incorporate Cheeses: Add Boursin and cheddar, stir until melted and smooth.
- Prepare Red Pepper Swirl: Combine red pepper puree and smoked paprika.
- Combine & Swirl: Coat pasta with sauce, swirl in red pepper puree.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle with oiled panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake: Bake until golden brown and bubbly (20-25 minutes).
- Rest & Garnish: Let rest, then garnish with chives.
Notes
For a smoother sauce, add milk gradually and stir constantly. Roasting your own red peppers enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: mac and cheese,boursin,roasted red pepper,pasta,comfort food,cheese,easy,dinner