Homemade Mac and Cheese

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Boil the pasta

   Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Make the cheese sauce

   Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for one minute. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar, salt, pepper, and paprika until completely melted and smooth.

3. 3

   Combine and transfer

   Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until every noodle is coated. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.

4. 4

   Add topping and bake

   Mix the panko breadcrumbs with the melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the pasta. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.