Ultimate Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225 g) elbow macaroni
• Salt (for boiling water)
• 4 tbsp (55 g) unsalted butter
• ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (720 ml) whole milk
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 2 cups (200 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup (100 g) Gruyère cheese, shredded
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup (100 g) panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)