Creamy Baked Mac Cheese (Rich, Saucy, and Golden)
Make creamy baked mac cheese with a silky cheddar and Monterey Jack sauce, tender elbows, and a buttery crisp topping. It stays saucy after baking and…
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- Baking dish
- Pot
- Colander
- Saucepan
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- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cup
- Measuring spoon
- Grater
- Spoon
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- Kitchen timer
- Mixing bowl
- Pastry brush
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, for the pasta water
- 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (32 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 can (12 oz or 354 ml) evaporated milk
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz (225 g) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 8 oz (225 g) Monterey Jack cheese, freshly grated
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup (55 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (115 g) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
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