Crunchy Panko Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Crunchy Panko Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter divided; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 pound pasta noodles; 2 cups cheddar cheese divided; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons parsley chopped; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter divided
1/4 cup all purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 pound pasta noodles
2 cups cheddar cheese divided
1 clove garlic minced
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parsley chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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["Melt 1/4 cup butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly for 1 minute. Whisk in milk, water and dijon mustard. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until just slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper and cayenne. Remove from heat.", "Combine pasta and 11/2 cups cheddar cheese in 9"" x 13"" casserole dish. Pour sauce over pasta. Do not stir.", "Set the Smart Oven+ Attachment base pan with heating element and Steamer Water Basin Pan on the oven rack. Fill Water Basin Pan with 4 cups of water and place Perforated Steamer Tray in place. Cover pasta with foil and place on Perforated Steamer Tray. Cover with Lid.", "On STEAM mode, steam pasta for about one hour, until it is tender. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Return to Steamer until cheese melts, about 1 minute.", "Melt remaining butter in large skillet. Add garlic and panko. Saute until golden. Gently toss in parsley and parmesan cheese. Set aside. This can be made while pasta is in Steamer.", "Top pasta with toasted panko and serve immediately."]

1138

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter divided, 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 3 cups whole milk, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Panko Mac & Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crunchy Panko Mac & Cheese

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