Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Baked macaroni and cheese: Enough said. Even though President Thomas Jefferson did enjoy a type of mac and cheese in the White House, most Americans didn't discover the cheesy casserole until 1937, when Kraft introduced their instant version. But we can do better than that. This recipe first appeared in Season 5 of Good Eats.
- Time: 65 min
- Servings: 6
Source: Alton Brown
Ingredients
- ounces elbow macaroni
- tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- tablespoons unsalted butter
- tablespoons all-purpose flour
- tablespoon ground mustard
- teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
- half and half
- ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- ounces Monterey jack cheese, grated
- teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- panko breadcrumbs