Name: Classic Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 16 oz Elbow macaroni; 0.5 cup Unsalted butter; 0.5 cup All-purpose flour; 4 cups Whole milk; 4 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs

DinnerComfort FoodVegetarianQuick & Easy

Ingredients (10)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Elbow macaroni	16 oz	281	10g	56g	1g
Unsalted butter	0.5 cup	136	0g	0g	15g
All-purpose flour	0.5 cup	38	1g	8g	0g
Whole milk	4 cups	98	5g	8g	5g
Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded	4 cups	307	18g	2g	26g
Monterey Jack cheese, shredded	1 cup	70	5g	0g	6g
Dijon mustard	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Panko breadcrumbs	0.5 cup	20	1g	4g	0g

Ingredients (10)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Elbow macaroni	16 oz	281	10g	56g	1g
Unsalted butter	0.5 cup	136	0g	0g	15g
All-purpose flour	0.5 cup	38	1g	8g	0g
Whole milk	4 cups	98	5g	8g	5g
Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded	4 cups	307	18g	2g	26g
Monterey Jack cheese, shredded	1 cup	70	5g	0g	6g
Dijon mustard	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Salt	1 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Panko breadcrumbs	0.5 cup	20	1g	4g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
Step 3
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and smooth. Add Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Step 5
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Step 6
Sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.