Baked Mac N Cheese

Steps

1. 1Preheat your oven to 350 and grease your baking dish.
2. 2Fill a pot with water, salt it very well (more than you think) and bring the water to a boil.
3. 3Once boiling add in your macaroni. It will take about 8-10 minutes to become al dente, strain it and set aside.
4. 4Time to make the roux. First put your milk in a microwave and just heat it enough so it is at room temperature. Then in a large pot, set the heat to medium high and put in your butter. Once it begins to melt throw in the flour and with a wooden spoon combine them together until the flour starts to brown.
5. 5Take your milk and whisk it in slowly. You want to try to keep your roux thick, so don't rush the milk. Do it a little at a time. Once it is all in, remove your roux from the heat.
6. 6Add in salt and pepper to taste, and 1 tsp paprika and mix well.
7. 7Add in most of your cheddar cheese and your monterrey jack cheese and mix it all together.
8. 8Now it is time to add in your pasta, and give everything one final mix.
9. 9Pour the macaroni mixture into your baking dish and smooth it out.
10. 10In a small bowl, mix in your panko breadcrumbs and the cheese you reserved. Add in the other tsp of paprika and mix well.
11. 11Sprinkle the panko topping over the macaroni. Pop it in the oven for 30-45 minutes or until the topping is golden.