@turnupjosh: Creamy mac and cheese with a golden panko crust 🧀🔥 Save this recipe for your next comfort-food craving! Ingredients — serves 6: • 500g elbow macaroni • 1 can evaporated milk (approximately 380ml) • 250ml cream • 500ml milk, plus extra if needed • 60g butter • 60g flour • 300g grated cheddar • 150g grated mozzarella Seasoning: • ½ tsp white pepper • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp onion powder • 1 tsp smoked paprika • Salt and black pepper to taste Topping: • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs • 100g grated cheddar • 2 tbsp melted butter • Chopped fresh chives Method: 1. Cook macaroni in salted water until just under al dente. Drain. 2. Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes. 3. Gradually whisk in milk, evaporated milk and cream until smooth. Simmer gently, stirring until thickened. 4. When the sauce is about 70% cooked—starting to thicken but still pourable—add all the spices. Cook for another 2–3 minutes. 5. Turn off the heat and stir in cheddar and mozzarella until melted. Add a splash of milk if needed to keep it creamy. 6. Mix in macaroni and transfer to a baking dish. Top with cheddar, then panko mixed with melted butter. 7. Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling. Finish with fresh chives and dig in! 🤤 #MacAndCheese #ComfortFood #CheeseLovers #EasyRecipe #cookingwithlove