Description

Serve family and friends the best mac and cheese ever with this yummy recipe. It's creamy and cheesy with a golden brown, buttery, crunchy topping.

Ingredients

• Macaroni:
• 8 oz. elbow pasta/macaroni
• 1 T. butter
• Topping:
• 2/3 c. Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 T. butter
• 1/4 t. salt
• Sauce:
• 4 T. unsalted butter
• 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
• 3 c. warm milk, divided
• 2 c. shredded Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby, Provolone or Gruyere cheese
• 1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 t. salt
• Optional Seasonings:
• 1 t. garlic powder
• ½ t. onion powder
• ½ t. mustard powder

Steps

1. Pasta:
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add macaroni; cook according to package directions MINUS 1 minute.
3. Drain; return pasta to pot; add butter; toss until melted. Set aside to cool while making the sauce.