EMMA® Mac & Cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven 350F. Lightly grease a 4 qt baking dish & set aside.

2. Combine shredded cheeses in a large bowl & set aside.

3. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain & place in bowl and drizzle pasta with olive oil & stir. Set aside to cool.

4. Melt butter in a deep saucepan.

5. Whisk in flour over medium heat for about 1 min.

6. Gradually whisk in the milk & heavy cream until nice and smooth. Continue whisking until you see bubbles. Continue whisking on low for another 2 mins. Whisk in salt and pepper.

7. Gradually add cheese & whisk until creamy & smooth. Sauce should be nice and thick.

8. Stir in the cooled pasta until combined fully coated with the cheese sauce.

9. Pour half of the mac & cheese into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 2 cups of shredded cheese and then the remaining mac & cheese.

10. In a bowl, combine panko crumbs, Grana Padano cheese, melted butter & paprika. Sprinkle over the top and bake for 30 minutes. Enjoy!

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