Mac and Cheese
A creamy, oven-browned mac and cheese with a crisp panko top—comforting, balanced, and built on a reliable béchamel-based cheese sauce. It rewards a little patience with a velvety interior and a golden, crunchy finish.
1 lb elbow macaroni
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour, all-purpose
4 cup milk, warmed
16 oz cheddar, shredded
2 oz parmesan, grated
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 ½ tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
½ tsp paprika
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp olive oil
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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