Super simple. NO OVEN Stove-Top RecipeDIFFICULTY: EASY
Cuisine American
Keyword Pasta
Method Stove Top
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Equipment
3 Qt Pot
Small Frying Pan
INGREDIENTS
1 ½CupWater
1CupMilk
8ozElbow Macaroni - by Weight
4ozAmerican Cheese from Deli - grated - 1 cup
4ozExtra-Sharp Cheddar Cheese - grated (1 cup)
½tsp.Dijon Mustard
PinchCayenne Pepper - Optional
TOPPING:
⅓CupPanko Bread Crumbs
1TBS.Olive Oil
2TbsGrated Parmesan Cheese
Salt and Pepper - - to taste when served
INSTRUCTIONS
Bring Water and Milk to boil over high heat.
Stir in Macaroni and reduce heat to medium-low.
Cook, stirring frequently until Macaroni is soft (slightly past al dente), 6 to 8 minutes.
Add American Cheese, Mustard, and Cayenne Pepper.
Cook, stirring constantly until cheese is completely melted, about 1 minute.
Turn off heat, stir in Cheddar until evenly distributed but not melted.
Cover saucepan and let stand for 5 minutes.
Topping
Stir Panko, Oil, Salt, and Pepper in frying pan until Panko is evenly moistened.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until Panko is evenly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
Take off heat, sprinkle Parmesan over Panko mixture and stir to combine. Transfer Panko mixture to a small bowl.
Final Serving - Assenbly
Stir Macaroni until sauce is smooth (sauce may look loose but will thicken as it cools). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to warm serving dish and sprinkle panko mixture over top. Serve immediately.