Mac and Brie van de kamp

Ingredients

• 2 Tb butter
• 2 Tb flour
• 3-4 cups milk (I use skim)
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 small wheel Brie
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 box medium-sized pasta shells

Directions

In a medium saucepan, boil water and cook pasta until done. Drain in colander.

Preheat oven to 400F.

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and simmer briefly until mixture thickens. Add chili powder, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. Slowly add milk and simmer until mixture, while whisking, until it reaches the desired consistency. Add Brie and Parmesan, and stir until melted through. Combine sauce and pasta, and pour into oven-safe casserole dish. Sprinkle with panko crumbs (or regular bread crumbs) and bake for 20-30 minutes, until top is golden brown.

I made this at my sisters because she had a huge amount of brie cheese at her house. I originally did not take off the rind but we just fished it out at the end. Also, maybe I did something wrong or but 2 tbs. flour was not enough. We must of added a 1/2 cup of extra flour to thicken the cheese sauce.