People have gone crazy for this simple six-ingredient MAC ‘N’ CHEESE

INGREDIENTS:

1. 1 lb. cavatappi pasta (or pasta of your choice)
2. ½ c. butter
3. ½ c. flour
4. 4 c. milk
5. 6 c. freshly shredded sharp or white Cheddar
6. 1 T. salt
7. up to 1 T. pepper
8. 2 T. butter
9. ½ c. panko bread crumbs

METHOD:

1. Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions.
2. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
3. Sprinkle in flour and whisk and cook 2-3 minutes. Add in salt and pepper.
4. Slowly pour in 4 c. milk whisking until smooth and heating to a low boil until thickened.
5. Do not stop until thick. Remove from heat.
6. Grease a 9×13″ baking dish and add the hot pasta to the dish.
7. Over the top sprinkle 6 c. of freshly shredded cheese.
8. Pour the thickened cream sauce over the hot pasta and cheese and let it sit until the cheese melts. Stir everything together.
9. Melt 2 T. butter over medium heat.
10. Add in panko bread crumbs, stirring constantly 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Pour over the mac and cheese.
12. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven 12-15 minutes.

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