15 minutes 
45 minutes 
Serves 8Easy No-Boil Brie and Prosciutto Macaroni and Cheese
Rich, creamy, and unapologetically indulgent, this oven-baked macaroni and cheese gets a gourmet upgrade with velvety brie and crispy bacon — a comfort food classic turned showstopper you'll crave again and again.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) Italpasta Elbows
- 1 cup (250 mL) heavy or whipping (35%) cream
- 1 cup (250 mL) 3.25% milk
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) picked fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL) onion powder
- 1/2 tsp (5 mL) salt
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cm)
- 5 oz (150 g) Brie cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cm)
- 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) shredded Italian cheese blend
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread uncooked elbows evenly in bottom of prepared baking dish.
- In extra-large measuring cup, stir together 1 cup (250 mL) water, cream, milk, mustard, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Pour mixture over pasta. Stir to combine.
- Push cubes of butter and Brie into pasta mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Cover tightly with foil sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil. Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling, and pasta is tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Meanwhile, arrange prosciutto on parchment-lined baking sheet. Transfer prosciutto to oven with macaroni and cheese and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until prosciutto is golden brown and crispy. Cool slightly.
- To serve, crumble prosciutto over mac and cheese and garnish with chives.
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Tips
If you prefer, substitute Italian shredded cheese blend with a mild or sharp (old) Cheddar cheese, or use a combination.
Nutritional Analysis
Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 23gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 850mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g