BEST Mac and Cheese EVER!

Hands down the creamiest, crunchiest Mac and cheese EVER!! A must make….

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BEST Mac and Cheese EVER!!!

Author: Lauren Nicholsen

This is hands down the BEST Mac and cheese recipe ever!

Ingredients

• 2 cups of elbow macaroni pasta
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese (hand shredded)
• 2 cups Gruyere cheese ( hand shredded)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups panko crumbs
• 4 tbsp olive oil 

Instructions

1. Pre heat oven to 375.
2. Cook the pasta slightly al dente, drizzle with olive oil and set aside.
3. In a pot, melt butter and slowly whisk in flour over medium heat and continue whisking for about 1 minute until bubbly and golden.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until nice and smooth. Continue whisking until you see bubbles on the surface and then continue cooking and whisking for another 2 minutes. Whisk in salt and pepper.
5. Slowly add the shredded cheese and whisk until smooth. Add another two cups of shredded cheese and continue whisking until creamy and smooth. 
6. Add the pasta to the cheese mixture, if the pan isn't large enough, add the pasta and cheese sauce into a bowl and mix well. 
7. In a 4 quart baking dish, spray with non-stick olive oil and pour in your pasta. 
8. In a pan add olive oil and Panko. Slowly stir until golden brown (you can add paprika, garlic salt for extra flavor)
9. Cover the top of the Mac and cheese with crispy panko and bake for 15 minutes! 
10. Enjoy!

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