decadent brie macaroni & cheese en croute

How To Make decadent brie macaroni & cheese en croute

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  To make the mac & cheese you first start with a roux. In a large non-stick pot heat the olive oil at medium high heat then add flour and heat until bubbly, continue to cook like this for two minutes.
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  Add the heated chicken broth all at once and whisk, continue whisking while simmering for 2 or 3 minutes.
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  Then add 1 cup of milk and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes.
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  Add the Dijon mustard and cheese.
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  Stir until cheese is melted, remove from heat.
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  Add the prepared macaroni and stir to combine.
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  Spread the mac & cheese into a greased 13x9 inch pan and refrigerate until firm.
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  Preheat oven to 400 degrees and prepare a large baking sheet with parchment.
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  When the mac & cheese is firm divide into 12 portions.
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  In a small bowl thoroughly combine the eggs and 2 tablespoons of milk, this will be used to seal the puff pastry.
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  The build: On a lightly floured surface lay down a sheet of puff pastry 6x9 inch. Center a portion of the mac & cheese on the pastry.
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  Fold the longest part of the pastry to meet at the top of the mac & cheese, wet your fingers with the egg wash and seal the bottom flap, it will overlap by about an inch.
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  At the unsealed sides of the puff pastry wrap like a gift.
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  Seal with the egg wash.
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  Place on a baking sheet seam side down and brush the top with the egg wash. Repeat with the other 11 portions.
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  Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes and serve.
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