{"id":811,"date":"2023-08-11T06:24:50","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T06:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saad.appscodestudio.com\/?p=811"},"modified":"2023-08-11T06:24:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T06:24:51","slug":"mac-and-cheese-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saad.appscodestudio.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/11\/mac-and-cheese-casserole\/06\/24\/811\/50\/appdev2098\/comfort-dinner-ideas\/classic-comfort\/","title":{"rendered":"Mac and Cheese Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mac and Cheese Casserole is a quintessential Thanksgiving side dish that&#8217;s always one of the best parts of the plate! Creamy macaroni and cheese is baked to perfection under a layer of crunchy, buttery Panko topping and is made rich with three different cheeses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\u00a0pound\u00a0dry elbow macaroni\u00a01 package<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\u00a0tablespoons\u00a0unsalted butter\u00a0<em>\u00be stick<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u00a0cloves\u00a0garlic\u00a0minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2153\u00a0cup\u00a0all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\u00a0cups\u00a0whole milk\u00a0room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00a0cup\u00a0heavy cream\u00a0room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0dry mustard powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3\u00a0cups\u00a0freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u00a0cups\u00a0freshly shredded Gruyere cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd\u00a0cup\u00a0freshly shredded Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper\u00a0<em>to taste<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Topping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\u00bd\u00a0cups\u00a0Panko breadcrumbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4\u00a0tablespoons\u00a0unsalted butter\u00a0\u00bd stick, melted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc\u00a0teaspoon\u00a0ground paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chopped fresh parsley\u00a0<em>optional, for garnish<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9\u00d713 Baking Pan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Grease a 9\u00d713-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray. Set aside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Set aside.1 pound dry elbow macaroni<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a large pot or Dutch Oven, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.6 tablespoons unsalted butter,2 cloves garlic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.\u2153 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly whisk in the milk, then add in the cream, mustard powder, and bring to a simmer. Cook until, stirring often, until the mixture has thickened.3 cups whole milk,1 cup heavy cream,\u00bd teaspoon dry mustard powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off the heat and stir in the cheeses until melted. Add in the pasta and toss until well coated in the sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.3 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese,2 cups freshly shredded Gruyere cheese,\u00bd cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a medium bowl, stir together the Panko, melted butter, and paprika. Sprinkle evenly over the mac and cheese.1\u00bd cups Panko breadcrumbs,4 tablespoons unsalted butter,\u00bc teaspoon ground paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the casserole cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!Chopped fresh parsley<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mac and Cheese Casserole is a quintessential Thanksgiving side dish that&#8217;s always one of the best parts of the plate! Creamy macaroni and cheese is baked to perfection under a layer of crunchy, buttery Panko topping and is made rich with three different cheeses. 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