Easiest Ever Macaroni & Cheese

🥘 Ingredients

• American cheese (shredded, from deli)
  4 oz
• Dijon mustard
  1/2 tsp
• Parmesan
  2 Tbsp
• cayenne
  1 pinch
• elbow macaroni
  8 oz
• extra-sharp cheddar
  4 oz
• milk
  1 c
• olive oil
  1 Tbsp
• panko breadcrumbs
  1/3 c
• pepper
  1/8 tsp
• salt
  1/8 tsp
• water
  1.5 c

🍳 Cookware

• saucepan
• skillet

1. 1

   Boil water and milk and stir in elbow macaroni . Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 6 to ⏱️ 8 minutes .

   water: 1.5 c, milk: 1 c, elbow macaroni: 8 oz
2. 2

   Add in American cheese (shredded, from deli) , extra-sharp cheddar , Dijon mustard , and cayenne .

   American cheese (shredded, from deli): 4 oz, extra-sharp cheddar: 4 oz, Dijon mustard: 1/2 tsp, cayenne: 1 pinch
3. 3

   Cook, stirring constantly, until cheese has completely melted. Cover saucepan and let stand for ⏱️ 5 minutes .
4. 4

   Meanwhile, combine panko breadcrumbs , olive oil , and 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper in a skillet .

   panko breadcrumbs: 1/3 c, olive oil: 1 Tbsp, salt: 1/8 tsp, pepper: 1/8 tsp
5. 5

   Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until evenly browned, 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes .
6. 6

   Off heat, sprinkle Parmesan over panko and stir to combine.

   Parmesan: 2 Tbsp
7. 7

   Transfer macaroni to serving dish and sprinkle panko mixture over top.