French 'ish' Mac and Cheese

Dijon, Jambon, Camembert, Baguette

Mac and cheese is one of the richest, most comforting, and nostalgic dishes I can think of. My culinary progression of this cheesy pasta has gone from box cheese with powder, then Velveeta, to thankfully homemade. But, this French inspired recipe is my crème de la crème.

All the required notes of gooey, cheesy, tangy, salty, chewy, herby, and crunchy are deliciously accounted for. The stars of the dish are obviously the French cheese and herb toasted baguette. Although the “snail” shaped noodles, crispy Jambon de Bayonne, nutmeg, and dijon mustard are what set this mac and cheese apart from its American cousin.