Baked Mac Cheese with Creamy Sauce and Crispy Topping

Name: Baked Mac Cheese with Creamy Sauce and Crispy Topping
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 12 oz (340 g) elbow macaroni; 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish; 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) whole milk, warmed; 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, warmed; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 8 oz (225 g) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded; 6 oz (170 g) Gruyere cheese, freshly shredded; 4 oz (115 g) Monterey Jack cheese, freshly shredded; 1 cup (55 g) panko breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup (25 g) finely grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional

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Make baked mac cheese with tender elbows, a smooth three-cheese sauce, and a buttery panko topping. It bakes up creamy inside with golden crunch on top.

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