Creamy Classic Mac and Cheese
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Creamy Classic Mac and Cheese

with Crunchy Panko Topper

Easy and cheesy, what's not to love? This diner classic is smothered in a rich creamy sauce and topped with a hefty 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

(Contains Wheat)

½ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains Wheat)

1 tsp

Garlic Powder

(May contain Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Mustard, Tree nuts, Wheat, Triticale, Milk, Peanuts)

1 tbsp

Cream Sauce Spice Blend

(Contains Wheat May contain Peanuts, Triticale, Tree nuts, Sesame, Soy, Wheat, Milk, Sulphites, Mustard)

237 mL

Milk

(Contains Milk)

1 cup

Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded

(Contains Milk)

1 cup

White Cheddar Cheese, shredded

(Contains Milk)

1 tbsp

All-Purpose Flour

(Contains Wheat May contain Tree nuts, Wheat, Fish, Egg, Sulphites, Sesame, Peanuts, Crustaceans, Soy, Milk)

7 g

Chives

Not included in your delivery

¼ tsp

Salt*

4 tbsp

Butter*

¼ tsp

Pepper*

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Nutrition Values

Calories1120 kcal
Fat64 g
Saturated Fat41 g
Carbohydrate95 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber6 g
Protein46 g
Cholesterol175 mg
Sodium1450 mg
Trans Fat3 g
Potassium500 mg
Calcium2400 mg
Iron4 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
•Large Oven-Proof Pan
•Whisk
•8x8" Baking Dish

Cooking Steps

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 in milk 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, 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 a 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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