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Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese
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Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese

A flavor infused Mac & Cheese recipe. Sheet pan cooking makes it easy and easy and adds crunch.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Buzz Savories Spicy Beer Mustard, Easy Cooking, flavor rich, Light Dinner Meal
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 10

Equipment

  • 1 18x13 inch rimmed sheet pan is use a silicone mat for easy clean up

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. large elbow macaroni or other larger shape like fusilli
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 2 cups whole milk I keep a can of Carnation whole milk in the pantry and dilute according to directions
  • 1 Tb. cornstarch
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 Tb. Buzz Savories Spicy Beer Mustard
  • 12 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated coarsely
  • 4 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat oven to 450 Degrees.
  • Fill a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Add macaroni and cook to al-dente, about half the time of package directions. Drain.
    1 lb. large elbow macaroni or other larger shape like fusilli
  • Whisk 2 cups milk and 1 Tb. cornstarch in a medium bowls to combine. Transfer to the same pot in which you boiled the macaroni .
    Add 4 oz. cream cheese and 2 Tb. Buzz Savories Spicy Beer Mustard and heat until cream cheese is nearly melted, and mixture is beginning to simmer.
    2 cups whole milk, 4 oz cream cheese, 2 Tb. Buzz Savories Spicy Beer Mustard, 1 Tb. cornstarch
  • Gradually whisk in the cheddar cheese and finely grated Parmesan and cook, whisking constantly until cheese is mostly melted, 1-2 minutes.
    12 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated coarsely, 4 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
  • Remove sauce from heat and add pasta, and mix until well coated. Taste, and then season with salt and plenty of freshly ground pepper.
    freshly ground pepper to taste, kosher salt to taste
  • Scrape pasta onto an 18 x 13 inch baking sheet and spread to the edges. No need to grease the baking sheet. I line the baking sheet with a silicone mat for extra-easy clean up although not required for the success of this recipe.
    Scatter 1 cup of panko over pasta.
    Bake, rotating baking sheet halfway through, until Panko is toasty around the edges and the corners of the baking sheet, 20 to 25 minutes. The top will be lightly toasted. The interior needs to be creamy.
    1 cup Panko bread crumbs

Notes

Sheet Pan Mac and Cheese may be served hot, warm or room temperature - All delicious! Add a salad or a sandwich or a hot dog or fried chicken.. or serve with a slice of fruit.