Best Homemade Mac and Cheese Recipe Easy - Creamy Comfort!

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) elbow macaroni
• Water, for boiling
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) salt, for boiling water
• 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (710ml) whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) ground nutmeg
• 4 cups (400g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping, optional)
• 1 cup (100g) shredded Gruyere cheese (optional, but highly recommended)
• 1/2 cup (50g) panko breadcrumbs (Optional)
• 2 tablespoons (30g) melted butter (Optional)