Baked Mac & Cheese

Prep: 15min | Cook: 40min | Yield: 10 servings

Step one: Preheat your oven to 400F with a rack in the center position.

Step two: Bring water to a boil in a large pot, add in a touch of salt. Add pasta and cook 1 minute shy of al dente according to the package. Strain when finished.

Step three: While the pasta cooks, make your cheese sauce. Melt 1 cup of butter in a dutch oven over medium heat.

Once melted add in the flour, stirring until a paste forms. Whisk in the milk.

Step four: Add cheese powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, pepper, and a touch of salt into the sauce. Stir until the sauce is smooth and thick.

Step five: Once well blended, stir the cooked pasta noodles into the cheese sauce.

Step six: In a microwave safe bowl, melt the remaining ½ cup butter. Add the panko bread crumbs and coat completely. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the mac & cheese.

Step seven: Baking until the mac & cheese is golden, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and enjoy!