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Boursin Mac and Cheese Recipe

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4.8 from 79 reviews
  • Author: lilan
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This creamy and flavorful Boursin Mac Cheese recipe transforms classic macaroni and cheese with the rich, herby taste of Garlic & Herb Boursin cheese. Using short pasta and evaporated milk, it delivers a luscious, smooth sauce that coats each bite perfectly. It’s a quick and satisfying comfort dish with a gourmet twist, ideal for a cozy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 12 oz. fusilli corti bucati or other short pasta
  • 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk (1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 (5.3-oz.) packages Garlic & Herb Boursin cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli corti bucati or other short pasta, stirring occasionally, and cook until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  2. Prepare the cheese sauce: While the pasta cooks, heat a large saucepan over medium-low heat and bring the evaporated milk to a gentle simmer. Add the two packages of Garlic & Herb Boursin cheese and stir continuously until the cheese has fully melted and combined with the milk, about 3 minutes. Allow the mixture to return to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and develops a glossy texture, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
  3. Combine pasta and sauce: Add the drained pasta to the saucepan with the cheese sauce. Pour in a splash of the reserved pasta water and gently stir over medium-low heat, adding more pasta water as needed, until the sauce evenly coats the pasta. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if necessary. Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.

Notes

  • Reserving pasta water is important as it helps loosen the sauce and improves its consistency.
  • Use short pasta shapes like fusilli or macaroni to better hold the creamy cheese sauce.
  • The Garlic & Herb Boursin cheese provides a flavorful twist compared to traditional cheddar in mac and cheese.
  • This dish is best served fresh and warm as the sauce thickens upon standing.
  • For a thinner sauce, add more pasta cooking water gradually while stirring.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Boursin Mac and Cheese, creamy mac and cheese, garlic herb cheese pasta, easy stovetop mac and cheese, fusilli mac and cheese

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