@samsdailybites: “Easy recipe of the day ❤️”. 5-Star Restaurant-Style Baked Mac and Cheese 🧀 Rich, ultra-creamy, and incredibly cheesy, with tender macaroni coated in a silky three-cheese sauce and finished with a golden, buttery, crispy topping. This is the kind of baked mac and cheese you'd expect at a five-star restaurant! Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients For the macaroni: 1 lb elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste) For the cheese sauce: 2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1½ cups Gruyère cheese 1 cup mozzarella cheese ½ cup Parmesan cheese For the crispy topping: 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons melted butter ¼ cup shredded Parmesan ½ teaspoon paprika Instructions Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish. Cook macaroni in salted water until just shy of al dente. Drain. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream. Cook until thickened and smooth. Add Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in cheddar, Gruyère, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted and creamy. Fold cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until every piece is coated. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter, Parmesan, and paprika. Sprinkle evenly over the macaroni. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. The 5-Star Secret Shred your cheese fresh instead of using pre-shredded cheese. Never boil the cheese sauce after adding the cheese. Undercook the pasta slightly because it will finish cooking in the oven. Reserve a little cheddar and Gruyère for the top before adding the breadcrumb topping. Follow & Save for tomorrow’s recipe!”❤️❤️#BakedMacAndChee#BakedMacAndCheeseh#GourmetMacAndCheeseg #CheeseLovers#samsdailybites

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