Delicious and gooey baked macaroni and cheese recipe

This cheesy baked macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food dish. With creamy cheese sauce and a crispy breadcrumb topping, it's perfect for a cozy night in or a potluck dinner.

Ingredients

• 16 oz elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
2. Cook macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
4. Gradually whisk in milk, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
5. Stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
7. In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs with a little melted butter. Sprinkle over the macaroni mixture.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top. Let cool slightly before serving.

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