Mac & Cheese

Yield 13"x9" Baking Dish

Author Mya Allen

Prep time

15 Min

Cook time

40 Min

Total time

55 Min

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Mac & Cheese

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Ingredients

Mac and Cheese

• Mac and Cheese
• 1 pound pasta of your choosing (I’ve been really into Cavatappi recently)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 5 tablespoons flour
• 5 cups whole milk
• 2.5 teaspoons mustard powder or 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 12 ounces (1.5 cups) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 12 ounces (1.5 cups) mild cheddar cheese, grated
• 12 ounces (1.5 cups) Swiss or gruyere cheese, grated
• .5 cup parmesan, grated
• Kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste

Topping (optional)

• 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Topping (Optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease your 9x13 baking dish or cast iron with butter and set aside.
2. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package recommends. Drain and reserve.
3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the flour, and stirring constantly with a whisk, cook for 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to let the flour brown. Using a whisk, add the milk in a steady stream and cook, whisking constantly, until thick and smooth, about 4 minutes. Add spices.
4. Add cheese in batches, whisking and allowing the cheese to melt in between batches. Once all cheese is added and mixture is smooth, season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the pasta and stir well to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
5. Combine topping ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Spread breacrumbs over the mac and cheese and bake until topping is golden, about 15 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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