Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

There’s nothing not to love about macaroni and cheese. Baked creamy, cheesy macaroni with an amazing crispy panko topping are always a comforting dish perfect for lunch or dinner. A family favorite dish every time.

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Ingredients
Makes about 6 servings
9 oz (250g) elbow macaroni
4 tbsp (56g) butter
3 tbsp (24g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (480ml) milk
1/2 tsp (3g) salt
freshy ground black pepper
garlic powder, optional
1 1/2 cups (150g) Cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup (50g) Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup (50g) Mozzarella cheese, grated
Topping
1 tbsp (14g) butter, melted
1/2 cup (30g) panko breadcrumbs
salt
1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
2. Cook the pasta in salted water with 1 minute less than package instructions.
3. While the pasta cooks, in a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the flour and stir until smooth and cook for about 1 minute, until bubbling. Gradually stir in milk, until mixture is smooth. Add salt, pepper and garlic powder if used and stir constantly until the sauce boils and begins to thicken.
4. Turn off the heat and stir in cheeses. Add drained pasta into the sauce and stir to coat.
5. In a small bowl combine panko bread crumbs with 1 tbsp of melted butter and spread on top of the macaroni.
6. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until browned and bubbly.
7. Serve immediately.
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