Ultimate Cheesiest Mac & Cheese | Easy Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

מצרכים

• 450 grams elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk, warmed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 250 grams sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 150 grams Gruyère cheese, shredded
• 150 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅓ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
• STEPS
• Cook the pasta: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Make the roux: Melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook until lightly golden and fragrant.
• Build the sauce: Slowly whisk in the warm milk and heavy cream until smooth. Simmer until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
• Add the cheese: Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the cheddar, Gruyère, and mozzarella until smooth and fully melted.
• Season: Stir in the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
• Combine: Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until every piece is coated. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
• Prepare the topping: Melt the remaining butter and toss it with the panko breadcrumbs and grated