Indulge in a bowl of creamy, dreamy perfection with our Homemade Mac and Cheese Delight. This ultimate comfort food combines gooey, melted cheese with perfectly cooked pasta, creating a symphony of flavors that'll have you coming back for seconds!
Macaroni and Cheese:
1 + ½ cups (about ½ pound) elbow macaroni pasta, uncooked
⅓ cup unsalted butter
4 + ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 + ½ cups milk
½ tablespoon mustard powder
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
⅓ cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
Breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium high heat. Add macaroni pasta and cook just until it hits al dente, about 6-8 minutes (you want it slightly undercooked as it will cook further when baked). Drain well, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
In a large saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to make a roux. Stir constantly for about 1-2 minutes until roux is light and golden.
Gradually add in milk, whisking constantly to incorporate. The sauce will thicken and clump in the beginning but once you add in more milk, it will smoothen out again.
Add in cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese and reduce the heat to low. Add in the mustard powder and stir until cheese has melted.
Add in cooked macaroni and stir together to fully coat with the cheese sauce.
Transfer the macaroni into a baking pan and sprinkle the panko breadcrumb topping evenly on top.
Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool down for 5 minutes before serving.
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