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Sheet Pan Mac & Cheese

This sheet pan mac and cheese is such a hit! Each bite is super creamy and cheese but complete with the crunchiest cracker topping. It's fabulous and feeds a big crowd!
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Ingredients

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a half sheet pan with nonstick spray.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions. When done, drain and spread the pasta out on the sheet pan.
  • While the pasta cooks, start to make the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. When melted, whisk in the flour to create a roux. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture is golden in color and fragrant.
  • Slowly stream in the milk while whisking. Do this slowly so it thickens as you go. Steam in the heavy cream too.
  • Add in a pinch of salt and pepper, the nutmeg dijon. Whisk well. Continue to cook for 5 more minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Add about three quarters of all the cheese (save the rest for the topping) - one handful at a time - stirring until each melts before adding more. This is a process but keep the heat on low and stir until the cheese melts and you have a silky sauce.
  • Once done, pour the sauce over the pasta on the sheet pan. Mix until combined well. Top with the remaining cheeses, sprinkling all over the top.
  • Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle with the crushed crackers.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and crunchy and the cheese is bubbly. Serve!
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