Kendallraye’s Macaroni and Cheese
In a small mixing bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, parmesan and melted butter. Generously sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle black pepper, smoked paprika and parsley evenly on top.
Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top. Rest for 10 minutes; serve and enjoy!
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Kendallraye
Kendallraye’s Macaroni and Cheese
This is the best GOT DANG Mac N' Cheese you will EVER taste! TRUST ME!
Equipment
- Grater
- Sauce Pan
- Stock Pot
- 9"x13" Deep Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Elbow Macaroni
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Extra Virgin
- 6 Tablespoons Butter Salted
- 1/3 cup All Purpose Flour
- 3 cups Milk Whole
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 4 cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded (I prefer Cabot or Tillamook Brand)
- 2 cups Swiss Cheese Shredded
- Salt And Pepper To Taste
- 1 ½ cups Panko Bread Crumbs
- 4 Tablespoons Butter Salted; Melted
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly Grated
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 2 Tablespoons Parsley Flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9"x13" deep baking dish with butter.
- Using a grater, finely shred the extra sharp cheddar cheese and swiss cheese; set aside. Next, shred the parmesan cheese; set aside.
- Cook the elbow macaroni, in a sauce pot, one minute shy of al dente (see package instructions). Remove from heat, drain and return back to the pot.
- Add olive oil to the macaroni; stir to coat; set aside.
- In a large stock pot, melt the butter; whisk in flour over medium heat and continue whisking until golden brown.
- Carefully and gradually, whisk in the milk and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth. Whisk for 5 minutes until bubbly; add salt and pepper.
- Add two cups of the swiss and cheddar mixture; whisk until smooth. Add another two cups of the mixture and whisk until smooth again.
- Stir in the elbow macaroni; mix until thoroughly combined.
- Pour half of the macaroni and cheese into the prepared 9"x13" baking dish; top with the remaining swiss and cheddar mixture; pour remaining macaroni and cheese on top; spread evenly.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, parmesan and melted butter. Generously sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle black pepper, smoked paprika and parsley evenly on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Rest for 10 minutes; serve and enjoy!
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