Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese

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Macaroni and cheese is the ultimate American comfort food. In this recipe, tender macaroni is coated in a rich, creamy cheese sauce with a golden crumb topping. Always satisfying and irresistibly indulgent.

Prep
28 min
Cook
57 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water. Drain well.
  3. 3 Melt butter in the same pot on medium heat; sprinkle with flour, ground mustard, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Cook and stir until well blended, about 2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Off heat, gently stir in macaroni until coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Combine panko and paprika; evenly sprinkle over top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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