Boursin mac & cheese with breadcrumb topping tosses pasta in a creamy, cheesy and super flavorful sauce then finished with toasted buttery breadcrumbs.
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
This Boursin Mac & cheese with breadcrumb topping takes the classic dish to a whole new level! By using Boursin cheese as the base, you get tons of flavor without over complicated steps. It’s rich, creamy, and elevated but still super easy to put together. It all comes together in just 30 minutes, too.
It’s the kind of mac & cheese that works as a cozy weeknight dinner, a holiday side, or something you bring to a gathering knowing that your dish will come home empty. If you’re looking for something that tastes just a little more special than the classic version, this one is it!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious dinner. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions in the recipe card below.
- Pasta- Holds onto the sauce and gives you the perfect creamy bite in every forkful. Any Small or tube like pasta will work. I love and used a corkscrew pasta for this one.
- Boursin Cheese- The star of the show! Adds lots of seasoning, creaminess and flavor without needing extra spices. Garlic and Herb, Shallot and Chive would both be ok to use here.
- White Cheddar Cheese-Brings sharpness and depth that balances the richness of the cheese.
- Heavy Cream-Creates that lush, silky base and keeps the sauce rich and luxurious. I used Hood.
- Milk- Loosens the sauce just enough so it’s creamy and not gluey.
- Butter- Adds richness and is essential for building the roux and toasting the breadcrumbs. I used Kerigold Irish Butter.
- Flour- Thickens the sauce.
- Salt- Enhances all the flavors of all the other ingredients.
- Black Pepper- Cuts through the richness of the sauce.
- Seasoned Breadcrumbs- Add texture and a flavorful buttery crunch that contrasts the creamy sauce of the mac and cheese. I used 4C Seasoned Breadcrumbs.
How To Make It
Here’s now to make this delicious Mac & cheese. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.
First, in a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium high heat and whisk in the flour for 2 minutes. Then, slowly whisk in the heavy cream and milk.
PRO TIP: Make sure to shred the cheese yourself and avoid the pre shredded stuff that comes in a bag. It will melt much better that way.
Now, turn the heat off and add the Boursin cheese and white cheddar. Stir it into the sauce until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Lightly season the sauce with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Then, stir in the cooked pasta and toss it into the sauce until it’s fully coated.
NOTE: Its important to let the pasta sit for a couple minutes to thicken up. So, this is a perfect time to make the breadcrumbs.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium high heat and add the breadcrumbs. Toast the breadcrumbs, stirring frequently, for about 2-3 minutes or until the breadcrumbs and golden brown and toasty. Finally, sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the mac & cheese and enjoy!
WHY IS MY SAUCE TOO THICK?
This is the type of dish that will thicken up as it sits. If the sauce gets too thick for your liking, add a splash of milk to loosen it up.
What Can I Serve This With?
Macaroni and cheese is one of those dishes that can go with just about anything. You can serve it along any holiday Ham or Turkey. And it can also be made for a casual dinner at home with some Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf or Classic Chicken Cutlets.
Why Is My Cheese Sauce Stringy?
More than likely, your heat was too high when you added the cheese. Make sure the heat is off and add the cheese slowly and it will become a nice and silky sauce.
Storage
Let the pasta cool completely and place it into an air tight container. It will last in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Boursin Mac & Cheese With Breadcrumb Topping Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 Oz Cork Screw Pasta, cooked
- 4 Tbs Butter (divided)
- 2 Tbs Flour
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- ½ Cup Milk
- 5.3 Oz Basil & Chive Boursin Cheese
- 1 Cup White Cheddar Cheese, hand shredded
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Cup Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium high heat and whisk in the flour for 2 minutes. Then, slowly whisk in the heavy cream and milk.
- Turn the heat off and add the Boursin cheese and white cheddar. Stir it into the sauce until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Lightly season the sauce with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Then, stir in the cooked pasta and toss it into the sauce until it’s fully coated.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium high heat and add the breadcrumbs. Toast the breadcrumbs, stirring frequently, for about 2-3 minutes or until the breadcrumbs and golden brown and toasty. Finally, sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top of the mac & cheese and enjoy!
Other Easy Pasta Recipes
If you like super easy to make pasta recipes like this one, you have to try this One Pot Broccoli Pasta, Marry Me Pasta and Easy Alfredo Sauce.
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