Baked Mac & Cheese Dinner

Instructions

1. 1

   Create a

   Create a blonde roux by cooking equal parts butter and flour until it smells nutty.

2. 2

   Whisk custard

   Whisk in whole milk to create a smooth béchamel sauce.

3. 3

   Melt cheese

   Remove from heat and melt in the cheddar and gruyere to prevent the emulsion from breaking.

4. 4

   Fold & finish

   Fold in the par-cooked pasta.

5. 5

   Bake through

   Transfer to a casserole dish, top with butter-soaked breadcrumbs, and bake at 375°F until the edges bubble and the crust browns.