"The best baked mac and cheese recipe! Made with tender pasta, extra sharp cheddar and gruyere cheese in a rich and creamy sauce, and crispy toasted panko...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup (2.5 oz) panko bread crumbs
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6 Tbsp (3 oz) butter*, divided
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12 oz. (3 cups) dry macaroni pasta
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1 tsp salt, (more or less to taste)
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Pepper to taste
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5 Tbsp (1.6 oz) flour
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2 1/2 cups (590ml) whole milk, (warmed**)
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1 cup (235ml) half and half, (warmed**)
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2 cups (8 oz) extra sharp cheddar ((I like to use Cracker Barrel))
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2 cups (7.5 oz) Gruyere cheese, (divided (I like to use Murray's))