Old Bay Mac and Cheese
In Maryland, Old Bay makes everything taste better! Obtain that summer feeling year round!
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Servings: 12 My
Ingredients
- 1 pound macaroni
- 4 c milk~ I used 1%, any type will work
- 1/2 c flour
- 1-2 t Old Bay Seasoning, your preference
- 1/2 c butter
- 4 c Shredded cheese~ Cheddar/ Mozzarella is my fav but use your preference or what you have on hand
Topping
- 1-1/2 c Panko Bread Crumbs
- 4 T melted butter
- 1 t Old Bay Seasoning
Instructions
- Cook macaroni 1 minute before listed al dente time in salted boiling water.
- Microwave milk for about 3 minutes to warm.
- Melt stick of butter in Dutch Oven or large saucepan over low heat.
- Whisk flour with the desired amount of Old Bay then add to the melted butter. Allow it to bubble for about a minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the warmed milk and stir until thickened; it should coat the back of a wooden spoon.
- At this point, add your cheese of choice and stir until melted.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the macaroni until it's evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture.
- Pour into a prepared pan, similar in size to 13" x 9" x 2" .
- For the topping, thoroughly mix the Panko bread crumbs, melted butter and Old Bay. Spread evenly over the top.
- Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until top in lightly golden brown. I've used the convection oven setting for the last 5 minutes to obtain that desired color.
- When serving, garnish with a sprinkle of Old Bay for an amazing effect. Enjoy!