This dish has all the best parts of macaroni and cheese. You get that cheesy goodness, and since we’re cooking it on a sheet pan, every bite has that crunchy crumb topping.
From Scrumptious by Christy Denney. Available in Deseret Book stores and at deseretbook.com.
Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 30 minutes | Serves 12
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Directions
1. Position cooking rack in upper third of oven. Preheat oven to 450°F. Spray an 18×13-inch sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Pasta will continue to cook in oven. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Sprinkle flour on top and cook for about 1 minute.
4. Slowly whisk in milk and cream. Stir in Dijon mustard and paprika. Cook until mixture thickens, about 4 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 cups cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and drained pasta until well combined. Pour into prepared pan in an even layer.
6. In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and remaining cup cheddar cheese. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top of pasta.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and breadcrumbs are golden brown.
Read more about how Christy Denney balanced her journey into the food world while raising her five children here: How a perfect cherry cheese pie led to over 50K Instagram followers and food-world fame
Scrumptious
Scrumptious from the Girl Who Ate Everything combines Christy's expert professional experience as a recipe writer for both Betty Crocker and General Mills with her life experience as a mother of five and one of ten siblings. Christy knows food often is the centerpiece of family life and can be a major undertaking, requiring creativity, planning, practice, and purpose.
Christy showcases 101 of her favorite recipes, each beautifully photographed using natural light from a window in her home, and includes detailed instructions for prep time along with helpful tips.
