Creamy, cheesy macaroni with a light, crunchy topping: This is the macaroni and cheese that dreams are made of. A hit of ground mustard brings an unexpected kick to this guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Cheese Pasta Side Kid-Friendly Frankenrecipe Macaroni and Cheese Cheese Week Cheddar Parmesan Small Plates
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in the middle of oven. Butter the baking dish.
- Make the topping:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat butter and oil until butter foam subsides. Add panko and garlic; cook, stirring, until crumbs are golden brown, 4-6 minutes. Transfer crumbs to a medium bowl, stir in Parmesan and salt, and set aside.
- Prepare the macaroni and sauce:
- Set a large, covered pot of salted water over high heat to boil. Add macaroni and cook until just al dente (avoid overcooking). Drain macaroni and set aside.
- In a large wide pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle flour over butter, whisking to incorporate and make a roux. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until roux is light golden, about 4 minutes. Gradually pour in milk and cream, whisking constantly to incorporate and make a béchamel sauce. Raise heat to medium-high and bring sauce to a low boil, whisking constantly. Reduce to a simmer, whisking occasionally, and cook until béchamel sauce is thick and coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes more.
- Add 2 tsp. salt, pepper, and mustard powder. Add the cheeses in three batches, whisking until each addition is completely melted before adding more. Remove from heat.
- Add the drained macaroni to the pot with the cheese sauce and stir well to coat. Transfer macaroni mixture to the buttered baking dish and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle topping evenly over macaroni and bake until golden and bubbling, 18-22 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.
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Joseph Mosqueda
[email protected]I've made this macaroni and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
James McAndrew
[email protected]This is the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Jona Lopez
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
rehman mushtaque
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is amazing! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Asghar Baloch
[email protected]I've made this macaroni and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Danyal Maken
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my kids and they loved it. It was easy to make and it turned out great.
Jabiru Okuna
[email protected]I love this macaroni and cheese! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Vivianna Walden
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great.
najiib Daahir
[email protected]I made this macaroni and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! My kids said it was the best mac and cheese they've ever had.
Abdullah Yasser
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese is the best I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.