I'm all about easy recipes. I mean, I'm a student, so it's no secret I don't have that much time on my hands (and even when I do, I'm probably watching Netflix). However, I love good (and I mean amazing) food. You see the issue here, right? She has no time, but she's a food snob...what to do?
I've realized that there are easy recipes that are delicious. Even better, there are twists on already-great, easy recipes that can completely change, and elevate, the dish while keeping it simple.
This creamy, baked 4-cheese mac n' cheese is just that: a twist on something that was already amazing and is now even better. Still easy to make, still takes minimal time and definitely satisfies every fancy, cheesy, creamy craving you had.
4-Cheese Mac N' Cheese
- Prep Time:10 mins
- Cook Time:20 mins
- Total Time:30 mins
- Servings:1
- Easy
- 1/2 cup macaroni
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt as needed
- 2 oz. Brie rind removed and cut into chunks
- 1 1/2 oz. cream cheese softened and cut into chunks
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup ricotta
- 1 oz. Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pre-heat the oven to 375°F and butter a gratin dish. Heat a pot of salted water until it comes to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook al dente. Drain well.
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Step 2
Put the pasta in a large bowl and immediately toss in the Brie and the cream cheese until they are melted and uniformly mixed in.
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Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, ricotta and Parmesan. Then stir this mixture into the pasta.
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Step 4
Season with pepper and nutmeg. If you want to, add a little grated Parmesan on top.
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Step 5
Pour the pasta into the prepared pan. Bake until golden brown—about 30 minutes. Serve!
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This dish will change the way you look and mac n' cheese forever. As an additional factor, it's great if you want to make a nice dinner for others and blow them away with your cheesy ~skills.~