Baked Mac and Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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16 oz elbow macaroni.
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6 tbsp unsalted butter.
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⅓ cup all-purpose flour.
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3 cups whole milk.
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1 cup heavy cream.
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4 cups sharp cheddar cheese.
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2 cups Gruyere cheese.
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1½ cups panko crumbs.
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4 tbsp melted butter.
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½ cup Parmesan cheese.
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¼ tsp smoked paprika.
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1 tbsp olive oil.
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Salt and pepper.
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F. Grease baking dish.
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Cook pasta 1 minute under al dente, drain, toss with oil.
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Melt butter, whisk in flour until golden.
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Add milk and cream gradually, cook until bubbly.
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Whisk in cheeses until smooth.
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Mix pasta with sauce.
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Layer half in dish, add cheese, then remaining pasta.
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Mix panko, Parmesan, butter, paprika.
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Top pasta with crumb mixture.
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Bake 30 minutes until golden.
# Notes:
01 -
Shred cheese fresh for best melting.
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Add hot sauce or mustard for extra flavor.