This year, Disney World has introduced The Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which blends aspects from the Food and Wine and Flower and Garden Festivals.

2020 Taste of EPCOT

Even if things are a little different this year, there’s still PLENTY of food to be had! And luckily, we have a few recipes so we can make some of these goodies at home.

You can make your very own Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese from the Mac & Cheese Marketplace Hosted by Boursin®! I mean, who doesn’t love mac & cheese?! We got to try this delicious dish and it was one of our favorites!

Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese topped with Herbed Panko

Are you ready to dive headfirst into ooey-gooey cheesy goodness? We thought so!

Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin® Garlic and Fine Herbs Cheese topped with Herbed Panko

Follow these instructions and before you know it, you will feel like you are at the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival from the comfort of your kitchen!

Read our full Mac and Cheese review here!! 

Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese with Boursin® Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese topped with Herbed Panko

From Mac & Cheese Hosted by Boursin® Cheese (World Showplace)

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

Toasted Panko:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup panko
• Coarse salt, to taste

Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese:

• 1 (16 ounce) box cavatappi pasta or elbow macaroni
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup flour
• 8 cups whole milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/2 pound white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 pound yellow cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3 (5.2-ounce) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese wheels, divided
• Coarse salt, to taste
• White pepper, to taste

Directions

For Toasted Panko:

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add panko and stir until combined. Toast in the pan for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat; salt to taste. Set aside.

For Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese:

1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain well. Set aside keeping warm.
2. Melt butter in a 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring constantly, until a blonde roux, approximately 4 minutes.
3. Add milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and mustard powder and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
4. Fold in both shredded cheddar cheeses and two Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese wheels.  Blend with an immersion blender until cheese has melted and smooth.
5. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
6. Add hot, cooked pasta with cheese sauce and mix until combined and divide evenly into 6-8 bowls.
7. Cut the remaining Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese wheel into 6-8 pieces or crumble into a small dish.
8. Top Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese with toasted panko and Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese pieces or crumbles.
9. Serve immediately.

Ta-da! That’s all it takes to bring a delicious dish from the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival to your very own home. Chef Remy will be so proud of your creation!

Check out more of our Disney recipes here! 

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