The BEST Mac & Cheese of Your Life | One-Pan Manchego Mac and Cheese

By Spain on a Fork · 25 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
2. After a couple of minutes, add the garlic and stir constantly. After 30 to 45 seconds, add the panko and keep stirring until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat. Stir in the paprika, thyme and a small pinch each of sea salt and black pepper, then move the crumbs to a bowl and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add the milk, vegetable broth, saffron and a pinch of sea salt. Heat on high and stir gently.
5. When it reaches a light boil, add the macaroni and lower to medium heat. Stir every 2 minutes so the pasta does not stick and cooks evenly.
6. When the pasta is al dente (follow the package timing), turn off the heat. Stir in the Manchego and Dijon mustard, season with a small pinch each of sea salt and black pepper, and stir until the cheese is fully melted.
7. Top with the reserved breadcrumbs spread evenly, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

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