Chef John's Macaroni and Cheese
Cook time:
about 1 hour
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cuisine:
Unknown
Author:
Chef John
Rating:
4.3 / 5.0
Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
- 3 cups milk
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted