Mouthwatering Baked Mac And Cheese

Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or serving a full table of family and friends, you’re sure to love this easy yet tasty baked macaroni and cheese recipe.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this crowd-pleasing macaroni:

• 16 oz elbow macaroni, cooked
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
• salt and pepper
• 1 1/2 cups panko crumbs
• 4 tbsp butter melted
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 tsp paprika (regular or smoked)

Prep Work

To get started, preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. While the oven heats up, grease a large baking dish and shred your cheeses in a large bowl. Next, boil your macaroni, but not all the way done – remember that it’ll keep cooking in the oven. Drain the macaroni and coat it with olive oil.

Directions

To make the cheesy sauce, you’ll need to start with a roux. Melt butter in a deep pan or pot, then whisk in flour at medium heat. Continue stirring for a minute or until the mix reaches a golden color. Slowly mix in milk and heavy cream, then add salt and pepper. Pour in the cheese two cups at a time, stirring in each cup until the sauce is smooth and thick. Stir in the macaroni until all the pasta is coated. Pour it all into a baking dish and cover with shredded cheese. Next, mix panko crumbs, parmesan, melted butter, and paprika in a small bowl, then pour the mix over the mac and cheese. Bake for about half an hour, or until golden brown.

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