Baked Mac and Cheese

Yield: 6 servings

Preparation Time: and Active Time: 15 min Total Time: 40 min

Ingredients

8 ounces Essential Everyday Elbow Macaroni

1/2 cup Essential Everyday Butter, divided

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

6 tablespoons Essential Everyday All-purpose Flour

2 cups whole milk, warmed

1 1/2 cups Essential Everyday Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese

1 1/2 cups Essential Everyday Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1 1/4 cups Essential Everyday Fancy Shredded Italian Style Parmesan Cheese, divided

1 1/2 cups Essential Everyday Crispy Panko Style Plain Bread Crumbs

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Saute garlic in butter 1 minute.

Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually add in warmed milk, whisking constantly until smooth. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and mixture comes to a boil.

Blend in cheeses (reserving 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan); salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and continue stirring until cheese is melted.

Toss pasta with sauce and transfer to a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Toss with bread crumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese; sprinkle over pasta.

Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Recipe and photo used with permission from Essential Everyday

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