Mac and Cheese Recipe: Silky Baked for 8 - Food55

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta
• 2 tbsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted high-fat butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups whole milk, room temperature
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp dry mustard powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 12 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese, hand-grated
• 8 oz Gruyère or Fontina cheese, hand-grated
• 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese