Crumb-Topped Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: Crumb-Topped Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup butter, divided; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups whole milk; 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese or Swiss cheese; 1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese; 4-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter, divided
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese or Swiss cheese
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
4-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain and return to pot.
2
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat 1/4 cup butter and pepper flakes over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
3
Stir in Gruyere, mascarpone, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Add sauce to macaroni, tossing to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
4
Melt remaining butter. Add panko and Italian seasoning; toss to coat. Sprinkle over macaroni. Bake, uncovered, until topping is golden brown, 10-15 minutes.

707

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, 1/2 cup butter, divided, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Crumb-Topped 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.

Crumb-Topped Macaroni And Cheese

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