ultimate macaroni and cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons mccormick® mustard, ground
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mccormick® black pepper, coarse grind
• 1 teaspoon mccormick® garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups milk
• 6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon mccormick® paprika

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f. cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta. rinse under cold water; drain well.
• melt butter in same saucepan on medium heat. sprinkle with flour and seasonings. cook and stir 2 minutes or until well blended. gradually stir in milk until smooth. stirring constantly, cook 3 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken. stir in cheese until melted and smooth. remove from heat. add macaroni; toss gently to coat. pour into greased 13x9-inch baking dish. mix panko and paprika; sprinkle evenly over top.
• bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top. let stand 5 minutes before serving.