Written by Anjali Soneji
The ultimate, if not the king of all comfort foods! This rustic yet gourmet style of mac & cheese recipe will have you fall in love with this American classic all over again. Using a combination of President’s creamy brie and extra creamy camembert cheese, with buttered crackers kissed with a hint of minced thyme to garnish.Definitely not one for the faint hearted…or if you’re counting those calories but really…who could resist?
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. medium shells
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
President (8 ounce) Brie Round, rind removed President (8 ounce) Camembert, rind removed
1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 to 1 cup chicken stock, warmed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Garnish
10 buttered crackers, crushed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 2 teaspoons minced thyme
For preparation instructions head over to Spoon Fork Bacon
