Gold’s Dijon Mac & Cheese
Serves: 6 to 8
INGREDIENTS:
- 8oz elbow or cavatappi pasta, cooked al dente according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-½ cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Gold’s Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella or mild cheddar)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Cook the al dente pasta according to the package instructions. Drain.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the flour and mix constantly using a whisk to stir for one minute. Add the milk, Gold’s Dijon Mustard, garlic powder, and paprika, whisking until the mixture has thickened and comes to a low boil. It should be smooth.
- Remove from the heat and add the cooked pasta and shredded cheese, mixing to combine.
- Transfer the mac and cheese to a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
- Sprinkle the panko bread crumb mixture over the mac and cheese and bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
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