Ultimate Baked Mac and Cheese with Crispy Panko Topping - Recipes by Clare

Ingredients

• 16 oz elbow macaroni.
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter.
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour.
• 3 cups whole milk.
• 1 cup heavy cream.
• 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese.
• 2 cups Gruyere cheese.
• 1½ cups panko crumbs.
• 4 tbsp melted butter.
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika.
• 1 tbsp olive oil.
• Salt and pepper.