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Today I am making a Classic Southern Side Dish and one of my favorites since my Childhood, Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole!!!
Creamy, Gooey, Cheesy and mouth watering delicious! This has 4 types of Cheese and topped with a Crispy Panko Breadcrumb Topping; Awesome to serve at your Thanksgiving Dinner!!!
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Cheese Sauce
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp all purpose flour
3 1/2 cups hot evaporated milk
1 (8 oz) package sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
4 oz (half of 8 oz) carton cream cheese spread, softened
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp white or black pepper
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 (8 oz) package colby jack cheese, freshly shredded
1 (8 oz) package fresh mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
Panko Breadcrumb Topping
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 tsp italian seasoning
Salt and white or black pepper, to taste
Chopped cooked Bacon, for the top (optional)
1 (16 oz, 1 pound) bag elbow macaroni
Cooking Tips: If the Fresh Mozzarella is too watery, cover it with paper towels and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight to absorb the water.
Place the blocks of cheese in the Freezer for 15 minutes, it will shred much better and the cheese won’t fall apart.
Preheat the Oven to 350 Degrees
Lightly grease a 9×13 inch long baking dish with cooking spray or butter; set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add evaporated milk and heat it through (do not boil).
Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add some the salt and elbow macaroni. Cook the pasta according to the package directions (al dente) be careful not to overcook it. Drain and set it aside.
For the Cheese Sauce
In the same pot over medium heat (no need to wash it), add the butter and let it melt. Once the butter has melted, add the flour, whisk, and cook for 2 minutes (whisk constantly to get rid of the lumps). Then slowly pour the hot evaporated milk into the flour mixture, whisk and cook until thickened. When it thickens, remove from the heat and add in cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and seasonings; mix until well combined and the cheeses melts. Add in the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce; stir until well combined.
In a medium bowl, combine the colby jack and the fresh mozzarella cheese together and set aside.
Add a layer of the macaroni and cheese at the bottom of the baking dish and spread evenly. Then add a heavy layer of the colby jack and the fresh mozzarella on top. Repeat the process. Sprinkle the panko breadcrumb topping right on top (and bacon, if using). Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese has melted and the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Remove from the oven and for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Serve and enjoy!!!
For the Panko Breadcrumb Topping:
Melt the butter in the microwave or pan over medium heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs, salt and pepper into the melted butter; stir until well combined.
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