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RECIPES BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH BREAD CRUMBS PLUS
Let the mac and cheese with panko stand for 5 minutes before serving. Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup butter, divided 3/4 cup finely chopped onion 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Quickly sprinkle the panko bread crumbs over the mac and cheese. Immediately pour the cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni and toss gently to coat. Add the shredded American and Cheddar cheeses in handfuls, whisking constantly until each handful is melted before adding the next one. Add the salt, pepper, mustard, and cream cheese whisk until smooth. Repeat until all ingredients are used up. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly, 4 to 5 minutes. Put in a layer of macaroni, sprinkle with cheese, dot with butter, salt, and pepper. Add the milk all at once, stirring constantly. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Cook the onion in the hot butter until soft, 5 to 6 minutes. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 2. Drain pasta, put into prepared baking dish and set aside. Bring the water, salt and pasta to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Meanwhile, for the cheese sauce, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Preheat oven to 350 F and grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Stir together the panko, the melted butter, and the paprika in a small bowl set aside.Ĭook the elbow macaroni according to the package directions in a large saucepan drain and return to the saucepan. While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a skillet or pot large enough to hold the pasta when it’s done. Serve at once, omitting the buttered breadcrumbs.Preheat the broiler. Bring a pot of water to a boil add a generous sprinkling of salt the pasta. For the sauce, use skim milk and microwave it in a heat-proof glass bowl for 5 minutes before making the sauce. USMetric 8 to 9 tablespoons (4 to 4 1/2 oz) unsalted butter 1 cup panko or dried bread crumbs (about 100 g) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound elbow macaroni or small shells 1 garlic clove minced 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 6 tablespoons all-purpose. Serves: 4-6 main-course servings 8-10 side-dish servings.įollow above directions, with these exceptions: Do not prepare casserole dish or preheat oven. Sprinkle on top of casserole and bake for 30 minutes or until the crumbs are golden. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and toss with breadcrumbs. Stir the mixture until it thickens, then add the cheddar cheese and stir it. In a large saucepan, melt 4 tbs of butter, then whisk in the flour and add the milk. Drain it while you prepare the cream sauce. Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until just tender. Pour sauce onto cooked pasta (do not stir). Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and butter a shallow 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Remove from heat and stir in Cougar Gold® and black pepper to taste.
Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened, stirring often to prevent mixture from burning. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and serve warm. Master the original creamy and crunchy comfort food with this easy, incredibly moreish baked mac and cheese recipe. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over top of the pasta. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs with melted butter and stir until combined. Very slowly add the milk, whisking constantly to avoid developing lumps. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir to combine. Whisk for about 2 minutes or until golden and bubbling. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Generously butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Preheat oven to 350° F and grease a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.īring the water, salt and pasta to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. 1 pound elbow macaroni 3/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs Directions Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350°.
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