Ultimate Mac and Cheese - American Main dish

Ingredients

  • 500 g Macaroni
  • 115 g Butter (unsalted)
    Alternative: Margarine
  • 60 g All-purpose flour
  • 1 Milk (preferably whole milk)
  • 250 g Cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 100 g Gruyere cheese (shredded)
    Alternative: Mozzarella
  • 75 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 0.25 tsp Nutmeg (freshly grated)
  • 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
    Alternative: Breadcrumbs
  • 30 g Butter (melted, for topping)
    Alternative: Margarine
  • 30 g Parmesan cheese (extra, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.

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  2. Cook macaroni in salted boiling water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.

  3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute to form a roux.

  4. Gradually whisk in milk, continuing to whisk until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.

  5. Stir in cheddar, Gruyere, and parmesan until melted. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

  6. Combine cheese sauce with macaroni, then transfer to a buttered baking dish.

  7. Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and extra parmesan. Sprinkle evenly on top.

  8. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling.

  9. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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