INGREDIENTS
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yield: Makes 8 servings
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active time: 25 minutes
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total time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more to grease the baking dish
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1 cup panko bread crumbs
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24 ounces sharp or extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (about 9 cups total)
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1 pound elbow macaroni
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3 1/4 cups whole milk
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper