Baked Mac and Cheese

Creamy cheddar sauce under a buttery, crunchy crumb top.

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Serves
8
Level
Medium

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F and butter a 9 by 13 inch dish.
  2. Boil the macaroni 2 minutes less than the package says. Drain.
  3. Melt 4 tbsp butter in a large pot, whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute.
  4. Slowly whisk in the milk, mustard powder and garlic powder. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Off the heat, stir in the cheeses until melted, then the salt and pepper.
  6. Fold in the macaroni and pour into the dish.
  7. Toss the panko with the melted butter, scatter over the top, and bake 25 minutes until bubbling and golden.
Kitchen tipGrate cheese from the block. Pre-shredded cheese has coatings that keep the sauce from turning smooth.