Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese

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  • 1 hr 10 min
  • Serves 6
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Macaroni
8 oz macaroni, elbow pasta
1 tbsp unsalted butter, or 2 tsp oil
Topping
⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs, Note 1
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
¼ tsp salt
Sauce
4 tbsp unsalted butter
⅓ cup flour, plain / all purpose
3 cups milk, low or full fat, warmed
2 cups freshly shredded cheese, gruyere best, followed by cheddar and Colby, Note 2
1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, Note 2, or more other cheese of choice
¾ tsp salt
Seasonings (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp mustard powder