Best-Ever Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Best-Ever Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon melted butter; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup flour; 5 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 3 cups shredded swiss gruyere cheese; 1 lb pasta shells, cooked according to package directions (or LARGE elbow macaroni); 1/2 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon melted butter
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
5 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 cups shredded swiss gruyere cheese
1 lb pasta shells, cooked according to package directions (or LARGE elbow macaroni)
1/2 cup heavy cream

1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Toss the panko bread crumbs with melted butter on a small baking pan. Toast the bread crumbs until lightly browned about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3
In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until melted, then stir in the flour. Heat and stir until the mixture is smooth and bubbling about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the milk. Add the seasonings (next 6 ingredients).
4
Heat and stir to boiling, then reduce heat to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
5
Stir in 3 cups of the cheddar cheese and all the Gruyere until melted. Pour the sauce over the cooked macaroni in a large bowl, stirring until all the macaroni is coated.
6
Pour the macaroni into a well-greased 9x13 baking pan. Drizzle heavy cream around the edges of the casserole. Sprinkle on the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Top with the panko crumbs and cover the casserole.
7
Bake 20 minutes. Remove the cover and bake an additional 10 minutes.

1817

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon melted butter, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Best-Ever Macaroni And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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