Panko-Crusted Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Panko-Crusted Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Olive Oil; 16 ounces, weight Cavatappi Macaroni; 1 quart 2% Milk; 1/2 cups Flour; 8 Tablespoons Butter; 1/2 pounds Grated Gruyere Cheese; 1 pound Grated Cheddar Cheese; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 3/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons Dry Mustard; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1 pinch Nutmeg; 1 cup Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Olive Oil
16 ounces, weight Cavatappi Macaroni
1 quart 2% Milk
1/2 cups Flour
8 Tablespoons Butter
1/2 pounds Grated Gruyere Cheese
1 pound Grated Cheddar Cheese
1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
3/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoons Dry Mustard
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 pinch Nutmeg
1 cup Seasoned Panko Breadcrumbs

1
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
2
Drizzle the oil into a large pot of boiling salted water.
3
Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, roughly 6 to 8 minutes, then drain.
4
Set the macaroni aside.
5
Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
6
Make sure that you dont boil it.
7
Melt 3/4 of the butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add the flour.
8
Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk.
9
While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth.
10
Remove pot from the heat and add the Gruyere, cheddar, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg.
11
Add the cooked macaroni and stir well.
12
Pour into a 3-quart baking dish.
13
Melt the remaining 1/4 of the butter then combine it with the panko breadcrumbs, and sprinkle it over the top of the pasta.
14
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Olive Oil, 16 ounces, weight Cavatappi Macaroni, 1 quart 2% Milk, 1/2 cups Flour, and more.

Yes, Panko-Crusted Baked Mac and 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.

Panko-Crusted Baked Mac and Cheese

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