๐Ÿง„ Baked Mac and Cheese with Garlic Herb Crust

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๐Ÿ“ Ingredients:

For the Mac and Cheese:

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni or pasta shells
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk (warm)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • ยฝ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Garlic Herb Topping:

  • ยพ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt

๐Ÿ”ฅ Instructions:

๐Ÿ Step 1: Cook the Pasta

  1. Boil pasta in salted water until just al dente (donโ€™t overcook). Drain and set aside.

๐Ÿง€ Step 2: Make the Cheese Sauce

  1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk constantly for 1โ€“2 minutes to make a roux.
  2. Gradually whisk in warm milk and cream, stirring until smooth and thickened (about 4โ€“5 minutes).
  3. Reduce heat to low and stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Stir until melted and silky.

๐Ÿฒ Step 3: Assemble

  1. Preheat oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
  2. Combine the pasta with cheese sauce and pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

๐Ÿง„ Step 4: Add the Garlic Herb Crust

  1. In a small bowl, combine panko, melted butter, garlic powder, parsley, and salt.
  2. Sprinkle evenly over the mac and cheese.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Step 5: Bake

  1. Bake uncovered for 20โ€“25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
  2. Let it rest for 5 minutes before digging in. Optional: broil for the last 2โ€“3 minutes for extra crisp.
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