Macaroni and Cheese with Breadcrumbs
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A classic American comfort food made with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce and tender macaroni, topped with a crispy, toasted panko breadcrumb, parmesan, and chives mixture.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Make a roux with butter and flour, then whisk in milk and spices to make a smooth white sauce. → Toast the panko breadcrumbs with olive oil in the oven at 350°F for 5-8 minutes. → Melt cheddar cheese into the sauce and stir in the cooked macaroni, letting it simmer briefly. → Mix the toasted panko with parmesan cheese and fresh chives. → Plate the mac and cheese and top with the crispy breadcrumb mixture.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Make a roux with butter and flour, then whisk in milk and spices to make a smooth white sauce. → Toast the panko breadcrumbs with olive oil in the oven at 350°F for 5-8 minutes. → Melt cheddar cheese into the sauce and stir in the cooked macaroni, letting it simmer briefly. → Mix the toasted panko with parmesan cheese and fresh chives. → Plate the mac and cheese and top with the crispy breadcrumb mixture.
Introduction
A classic American comfort food made with a creamy cheddar cheese sauce and tender macaroni, topped with a crispy, toasted panko breadcrumb, parmesan, and chives mixture.
Step 1
Melt 1.5 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add 1.5 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the melted butter and whisk together to create a roux.
Step 3
Pour in 1.5 cups of whole milk, whisking constantly, and bring the mixture to a boil. Season with salt, pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of paprika.
Step 4
On a foil-lined baking sheet, toss 3/4 cup of panko breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Spread evenly and toast in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 to 8 minutes until golden brown.
Step 5
Add 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese to the boiling white sauce. Turn down the heat to low and whisk until the cheese melts completely.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Baking the breadcrumbs separately preserves their crispy texture and prevents them from getting soggy when placed over the creamy pasta.
This method allows you to easily reheat single portions of the pasta and top them with the freshly made crispy topping right before eating.
Other tube-shaped pastas like penne can be used as a great substitute for macaroni.
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