Baked Macaroni and Cheese

By chelyc13

Ingredients

• FOR TOPPING:
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter
• 2 cups panko
• 1/4 lb coarsely grated extra sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmigiano
• FOR MACARONI AND SAUCE:
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 6 tblsp all purpose flour
• 5 cups whole milk
• 1 lb grated cheddar
• 1/2 cup grated parmigiano
• 1 lb elbow macaroni

Preparation

Step 1

FOR TOPPING:

Preheat oven to 400 with rack in middle.

Melt butter, then stir together with panko and toppping cheese in a bowl until combined well.

FOR SAUCE:

Prepare and drain pasta.

Melt butter in a ehavy medium saucepan oven medium low heat and stir in flour. Cook roux, stirring 3 minutes, then whisk in milk. Bring sauce to boil, whisking constantly, then simmer, whisking occasionally, 3 minutes. Stir in cheeses, 2 teas salt, and 1/2 teas pepper until smooth. Remove from heat.

Mix pasta and sauce and pour into buttered 9x13 baking dish. Spread topping to cover. Bake until golden and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.