Macaroni + Cheese
By: Simmer + Sauce
Published: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 - 12:59pm

Ingredients




6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
8 ounces milk cheddar cheese
8 ounces colby cheese
dash of cayenne pepper
dash of freshly grated nutmeg
salt and pepper, to taste
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 cup plain panko breadcrumbs

Preparation

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish and set aside. 2 Place 3 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan. Add the flour and cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes, while stirring constantly. 3 Add the milk and cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add half of the cheese and continue to cook over low heat until melted. Stir in the cayenne and nutmeg and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. 4 Cook the macaroni per the package instructions until al dente. Drain well. Place the macaroni in the pot. 5 Add the cheese sauce to the pasta. Stir in the remaining cheese and mix until well combined. Pour the macaroni in the prepared baking dish. 6 Place the panko bread crumbs in a small mixing bowl. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a microwave. Pour the butter into the bread crumbs and season with salt and pepper. Mix well. 7 Evenly sprinkle the panko bread crumbs over the macaroni. Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes until golden brown on top. 8 Remove form the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

About

Old fashioned macaroni and cheese with crspy, buttery panko breadcrumbs for the kid in you.