The Best Homemade Baked Mac Cheese A Cracking Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) elbow macaroni, or cavatappi
• Water for boiling, generously salted
• 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (720ml) whole milk, warmed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 8 ounces (225g) sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups), preferably aged
• 4 ounces (115g) Gruyère cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
• 4 ounces (115g) Monterey Jack cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup (50g) panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons (30g) melted butter