Mac And Cheese made better than regular with a garlic parmesan cream sauce, topped with crispy fried parmesan! All in one pan!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mac and Cheese
Servings: 10serves (just over 1 cup per serve)
Calories: 425kcal
Author: Karina
Ingredients
1pound(500 grams) dry weight pasta,(elbow, macaroni, cellentani, or any other pasta)
CRISPY TOPPING:
1 1/2tablespoonsbutter
2/3cupPanko breadcrumbs
SAUCE:
1/4cupbutter
4clovesgarlic,crushed
1/4cupflour,all purpose or plain
4 1/2cupsmilk,divided (I used skim, but 2% or full fat are fine to use)
1tablespooncornstarch,or corn flour
salt and pepper,to season
1tablespoonchicken bouillon powder,or a vegetable stock powder
3/4cuplow fat grated cheddar cheese
1cupgrated parmesan cheese,divided
6ounceslow fat mozzarella cheese,sliced
Instructions
Boil pasta in salted water, according to packet instructions, until JUST al dente (do not over-boil)! Drain and rinse well with cold water. Set aside.
Preheat oven grill or broiler to 190°C | 375°F.
FOR CRISPY TOPPING:
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large, oven proof pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the Panko breadcrumbs; stir to coat and cook until golden browned. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
FOR THE SAUCE:
Melt the 1/4 cup of butter in the same pan / skillet. Add the garlic and sauté until just fragrant (about 1 minute). Whisk in the flour; continue to cook while whisking (or stirring) for at least 2 minutes. Reduce heat down to low; gradually whisk in 4 cups of the milk (about 1/4 cup at a time), whisking between each addition to combine. Bring to a boil until beginning to thicken.
In a separate jug, combine the cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup milk; whisk until lump free and stir through the white sauce to thicken completely. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the bouillon powder.
Remove from heat and add in the cheddar, 3/4 cup of parmesan cheese, and the mozzarella slices. Stir through until all of the cheese has melted. Toss the pasta through the sauce until completely coated.
Top with the Panko and the remaining parmesan cheese. Broil (or grill) in oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until bubbling.