Main dishes
Baked Mac & Cheese
Macaroni is folded into a cheddar and Gruyère sauce, then baked under a crisp panko and Parmesan topping.
Serves 4
Directions
Heat the oven to 400°F. Cook the macaroni in boiling water for 1 minute less than the package directions, then drain.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and mustard powder and cook for 1 minute without browning.
Gradually whisk in the milk, smoothing out each addition before pouring in more.
Simmer gently for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheddar and Gruyère a handful at a time until melted, then add the salt and pepper.
Fold in the macaroni and spread in a 2-quart baking dish. Mix the panko with the Parmesan and scatter over the top.
Bake for about 20 minutes, until golden and bubbling around the edges. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
