Cook pasta in a bowl containing saltwater, one minute less than it is mentioned on the package. Once, its done, drain it and keep it in a large bowl.
In a deep saucepan, melt butter at medium heat. Add flour and whisk constantly. Stir for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
Add milk to your cheese sauce and keep stirring constantly. Don't let any lump form in the sauce.
Season the sauce with Salt and Pepper as per your taste. Once the sauce starts bubbling (after about 5-6 minutes of constant stirring) whisk for another 2 minutes. Until the sauce coats, the back of the spoon or spatula and you can draw a clean line across your spoon.
Turn off the heat. Add your cheese and whisk it in.
Add this cheese sauce to your cooked pasta. Mix it well.
Pour half of the mixture on a baking tray. Top with some Mozzarella Cheese and Monterey Jack Cheese. Add another layer of mixture and top with some more cheese.
In an another medium sized bowl mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter, smoked paprika and black pepper. Sprinkle on the top.
Bake for 20-23 minutes until its bubbly on the sides and golden brown on the top. Broil for 2 minutes for that extra crunch on the top.
Serve with some Parseley on the top.
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Notes
You can replace Mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheese with Cheddar and Gruyere.
You can also add some Parmesan Cheese with panko breadcrumb topping.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Baked Mac and Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 640
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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