Baked Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps

1. Cook macaroni 1 minute shy of package directions, then drain.
2. Melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
3. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thickened.
4. Stir in cheese, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Fold in pasta, move to a baking dish, top with panko, and bake at 375 F for 20 minutes.

Add a splash of milk when reheating so the sauce turns creamy again.