If you are not working in an ovenproof braiser or Dutch oven, use a large pot and transfer the sauce and noodles to a 9 x 13 baking dish that has been greased with cooking spray. The slower you add the milk the quicker the sauce will thicken.
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Note 1: If your milk is very cold straight out of the fridge take this step very slowly. Sprinkle with parsley before serving, if desired. Sprinkle the reserved cheese and panko on top of the noodles.īake until the macaroni and cheese is golden and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. In a small saucepan over low heat or a microwave safe bowl, melt the remaining 1/2 cup butter. Stir the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce.
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Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and thick, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining cheese to the sauce along with the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt, garlic powder, mustard powder, and pepper. Once it is beginning to bubble, add the flour, stirring until a thick paste forms, 1 to 2 minutes. Shredded sharp cheddar cheese: Any cheddar cheese will work fine, but I prefer sharp cheddar because of the stronger flavor it gives the sauce.Salted butter: I call for salted butter here, but if using unsalted, simply add a generous pinch of salt and then adjust salt to taste when making the sauce.This recipe calls for 2. Meanwhile, in a large braiser or Dutch oven (see note 2) over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup of the butter. Add the pasta and cook until 1 minute shy of al dente according to the package instructions. Preheat the oven to 400° F with a rack in the center position.įill a large pot with 4 quarts of water and add 2 teaspoons of the salt.