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Top One-Pot Cheesy Mac and Cheese

One-pot mac and cheese that's cheesy, creamy, and delicious! #OnePotMeals #Cheesy #MacAndCheese
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Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan, whisk, wooden spoon, and cheese grater

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses and stir until melted and combined, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the elbow macaroni and stir until combined. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Uncover the pot and stir in the panko breadcrumbs. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!