Creamy Mozzarella & Parm Mac Chse W/ Panko

By Rose Mary Mogan
@cookinginillinois

I created this version of Mac & Cheese from ingredients I had on hand,because my husband wanted Mac & Cheese & I did not have cheddar.

I wanted it to be creamy & crunchy as well as flavorful all at the same time. He really liked it.

He asked me had I made the recipe before, I replied I created it as I went along, & I then asked why, he said because it was really good. I was happy to hear that.

I figured the cream cheese would make it creamy,the parmesan would add lots of depth, & the mozzarella would make it gooey good. Then adding Panko on top with butter gave it the crunch it neeed.

Rating:

★★★★★ 3 votes

Comments:

36 Comments

Serves:

8 or more depending on portion size

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1 lb: elbow macaroni, cooked al dente'
1 stick: butter
1 c: shredded parmesan
1 pkg: 8 oz. cream cheese softened, cubed
3 c: shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 tsp: coarse black pepper
1/2 tsp: kosher salt, if needed
3 large: eggs, room temperature
1 large: can evaporated milk (12 oz.)
1 Tbsp: dried parsley or chopped chive
1 1/4 c: panko bread crumbs
2 tsp: dried parsley
1 tsp: paprika
1 tsp: onion powder
1/3 c: parmesan cheese
6 Tbsp: butter melted

Step-By-Step

1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray or grease a 9X13 X2 inch casserole dish Set aside till needed.

Cook pasta according to package directions until AL DENTE', about 7 minutes or so. Drain and return to cooking pot or large bowl.

2Add butter & salt and stir.

3Add cubed cream cheese, shredded parmesan & parsley, then stir to combine.

4Crack 3 eggs into a bowl.

5Add large can of evaporated milk to cracked eggs, and beat together to combine.

6Add black pepper, mozzarella, and egg mixture to pasta.

Adding the cream cheese to this recipe, really made it very creamy, the parmesan added a depth of flavor, the mozzarella, made it so cheesy, and the panko added crunch, all the elements together worked very well together and complimented each other.

7Stir to combine.

8Pour into prepared casserole dish.

9Combine panko bread crumbs with parsley, paprika, onion powder, & parmesan, then stir to blend together.

10Add melted butter, and stir to blend. Then sprinkle over top of macaroni and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until mixture is hot and bubbly.

11When topping is browned remove from oven.

12Serve while hot.

Creamy Mozzarella & Parmesan Mac & Cheese with Panko Bread Crumb topping, served with smothered Cabbage with apples & Peppers and Oven Baked Back Ribs.

13Serve with your main course and other vegetable side items.Panko Bread Crumbs is a Japanese Bread Crumb, which is larger in texture & much more chrispier than traditional bread crumbs. Best value for your dollar is usually found by ordering on line.

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