Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (16 oz) package elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp white pepper
3 cups milk
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tbsp butter, melted

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When the butter starts to foam and bubble, stir in the flour; cook on medium heat until flour just begins to turn pale yellow, 3 to 4 minutes. Add thyme, cayenne pepper, and white pepper; cook and stir another minute, then whisk in 1 cup of milk until smooth. Pour in remaining milk and whisk again. Bring the sauce just to a simmer.
Stir in nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce, and salt; simmer on medium-low heat until thickened, about 8 minutes, whisking often. Turn heat off, then add 2 1/4 cups of Cheddar cheese; stir until melted and combined. Add Dijon mustard.
Transfer the macaroni into a casserole dish, then pour in the cheese sauce; stir to thoroughly combine sauce with pasta. Mix panko bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a small bowl, and sprinkle crumbs on top of macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup of Cheddar cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs and Cheddar cheese topping are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	400.33 Kcal (1676 kJ)
Calories from fat	249.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.7g	43%
Cholesterol	88.21mg	29%
Sodium	825.87mg	34%
Potassium	215.88mg	5%
Total Carbs	19.55g	7%
Sugars	6.49g	26%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	2%
Protein	19.68g	39%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	43%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	573.9mg	57%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	148.53 Kcal (622 kJ)
Calories from fat	92.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.28g	43%
Cholesterol	32.73mg	29%
Sodium	306.41mg	34%
Potassium	80.1mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.25g	7%
Sugars	2.41g	26%
Dietary Fiber	0.2g	2%
Protein	7.3g	39%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	43%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	212.9mg	57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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