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Creamy Classic Mac and Cheese

Creamy Classic Mac and Cheese

with Crunchy Panko Topper

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Easy and cheesy: what's not to love? This diner classic is smothered in a rich, creamy sauce and topped with a panko topping that's crispy, buttery and oh so delicious.

Allergens:

Wheat

•Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time20 minutes

Cooking Time5 minutes

DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

/ serving 2 people

170 g

Cavatappi

½ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

2 g

Garlic Powder

10 g

Cream Sauce Spice Blend

237 mL

Milk

1 cup

Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded

1 cup

White Cheddar Cheese, shredded

1 tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

7 g

Chives

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

Salt*

¼ tsp

Pepper*

4 tbsp

Butter*

Nutrition Values

Calories1110 kcal

Fat64 g

Saturated Fat41 g

Carbohydrate93 g

Sugar8 g

Dietary Fiber6 g

Protein46 g

Cholesterol175 mg

Sodium1560 mg

Trans Fat2.5 g

Potassium550 mg

Calcium1000 mg

Iron3.5 mg

Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

•Strainer

•Small Bowl

•Large Pot

•Measuring Spoons

•Measuring Cups

•Large Oven-Proof Pan

•Whisk

Cooking Steps

Boil cavatappi and prep

1

Add cavatappi to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 8-9 min.
Reserve 2 tbsp pasta water, then drain and return cavatappi to the same pot, off heat.
Melt 2 tbsp butter in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Add panko, season with pepper, then stir to combine.

2

Meanwhile, heat a large oven-proof pan over medium heat.
When hot, add 2 tbsp butter, then swirl until melted.
Sprinkle flour and Cream Sauce Spice Blend over top. Cook, stirring often, until toasted, 1 min.
Slowly whisk milk in to the pan with butter and flour. Whisk in garlic powder. Cook, whisking often, until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 min.
Slowly whisk in Monterey Jack and half the white cheddar, stirring constantly, until combined, 1 min. Season with salt and pepper.
Remove pan from the heat, then set aside.

3

Add reserved pasta water and cavatappi to the pan with cheese sauce. (NOTE: If you don't have an oven-proof pan, transfer mac and cheese to an 8x8-inch baking dish.)
Sprinkle remaining white cheddar and panko mixture over top.
Bake in the top of the oven until panko mixture is golden-brown, 2-3 min. (NOTE: Keep an eye on mac and cheese so it doesn't burn!)

4

Thinly slice chives.
Sprinkle chives over mac and cheese.
Divide between plates or bowls.

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