Ingredients for Bea's Favorite Mac And Cheese
- 1 pound Fusilli
- 6 tablespoons Butter
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
- 3 cups Milk
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
- 1 large Egg
- 3 cups shredded Old Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
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How to Make Bea's Favorite Mac And Cheese
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and mustard, cooking for 5 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add green onions, bay leaf, and paprika.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
- Temper the egg by slowly whisking a small amount of the hot cheese sauce into the beaten egg. Then pour the egg mixture into the saucepan and stir constantly for 1 minute.
- Stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Add a little reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Pour pasta mixture into a buttered 2-quart casserole dish.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and toss to coat. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the cheese topping.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
34 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
113g
Carbs
17g
