Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe | Homemade Recipes

Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe | Homemade Recipes

altonbrown.com

Alton Brown's best baked macaroni and cheese recipe updates the comforting classic with sharp cheddar, mustard, paprika, nutmeg and a crisp panko crust.

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
  • 3 cups half and half
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 5 ounces Monterey jack cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 ounces Monterey jack cheese, grated
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

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