Best Mac And Cheese Ever Recipe

Ingredients for Best Mac And Cheese Ever

• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons melted butter for breadcrumbs
• All Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Ground Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Ground Cayenne Pepper
• Whole Milk
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Italian Style Breadcrumbs

How to Make Best Mac And Cheese Ever

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
3. While noodles cook, melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
4. Whisk in flour, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
5. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly.
7. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
8. Gently stir in the cooked macaroni.
9. Pour macaroni and cheese into a greased 4-quart casserole dish.
10. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the mac and cheese.
11. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.