Boursin Mac and Cheese
This Boursin Mac and Cheese recipe combines creamy, herbed Boursin cheese with blended cottage cheese for a rich, velvety sauce with an irresistibly flavorful twist on the classic comfort food. Tossed with tender pasta and chopped broccoli, it’s the perfect indulgence for any cheese lover.
Servings: 4
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Sauce pot
- Blender or food processor
- cheese grater
- measuring cups / spoons
- Rubber Spatula
- knife & cutting board
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cavatappi noodles
- 1/2 head of broccoli chopped
- 1/2 cup milk I used whole milk
- 1/2 puck Boursin cheese - Garlic & Herb
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese 4% fat
- 4 oz white cheddar cheese shredded
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes
- 6 ritz crackers for topping
Instructions
- Heat a large sauce pot with water & bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the pasta and cook it according to box instructions. 3 minutes before the noodles are cooked, add the chopped broccoli to steam.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the cheese sauce. Add the freshly shredded cheese, cottage cheese, and milk into a food processor or blender. Pulse until very smooth **it is important to use fresh shredded cheese, not from a bag; it will not get smooth otherwise.
- Drain pasta and broccoli once cooked. Return the pasta to the warm pot and add the half puck of boursin cheese to the pasta. Gently break apart with a rubber spatula and toss until the pasta is coated in melted cheese.
- Fold in the whipped cheese sauce **any schitts creek lovers here?!?**
- Heat the pan to low heat and stir until warm. Careful not to overheat as the cottage cheese could curdle and separate.
- Time to season! I laid on the ground black pepper, a heavy pinch of salt, and red pepper flakes. Be sure to taste the pasta and then season to perfection. Crush ritz crackers and sprinkle on top before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Refrain from heating to much after adding the sauce to avoid the cheese from curdling.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 214mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g