Golden Baked Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
- Pasta1 lb
- Butter5 ½ tbsp
- Breadcrumb⅔ cups
- Garlic4 cloves
- Flour¼ cups
- Milk4 ½ cups
- Cornstarch1 tbsp
- Salt1 pinch
- Pepper1 pinch
- Chicken stock · powder1 tbsp
- Cheddar cheese · grated¾ cups
- Parmesan cheese1 cup
- Mozzarella cheese6 oz
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water per the packet until just al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
- Preheat the grill or broiler to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large oven-proof pan over medium-high heat. Add the Panko and stir until golden brown. Move to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt the 1/4 cup butter. Add the garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in the flour and keep whisking for at least 2 minutes.
- Lower the heat to low. Gradually whisk in 4 cups of the milk, about 1/4 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Bring to a boil until it starts to thicken.
- Mix the cornstarch with the remaining 1/2 cup milk until smooth, then stir into the sauce until fully thickened. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the bouillon powder.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the cheddar, 3/4 cup of the parmesan and the mozzarella slices until melted. Toss the pasta through the sauce until fully coated.
- Top with the Panko and remaining parmesan. Broil or grill for about 10 to 15 minutes, until bubbling.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Summarized from Cafe Delites's video. Watch it for the details.
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