Baked Mac and Cheese with Crispy Breadcrumb Topping

Baked Mac and Cheese with Crispy Breadcrumb Topping

December 31, 2025
40 mins
7 steps
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Ingredients

  • 12 oz elbow macaroni
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 tsp mustard powder

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta to al dente; drain.
  2. In pot, melt butter and whisk in flour for 1 minute.
  3. Slowly whisk in milk; cook until thick enough to coat spoon.
  4. Turn heat to low; add cheeses, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, pepper. Stir smooth.
  5. Fold pasta into cheese sauce and pour into baking dish.
  6. Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly on top.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.