Toasted Bread Crumbs For Mac

• Toasted Bread Crumbs
• Toasted Panko Bread Crumbs
• How To Make Bread Crumbs

Place macaroni mixture in a 13 by 9 baking dish and top with bread crumbs. Place in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. 6 For extra crispy topping, place under broiler after baking until bread crumbs turn golden brown. It is rare that I am impressed by macaroni and cheese in a restaurant. I know, as a foodie, I am supposed to turn my nose up at ordering such a childish dish, but come on nowwe all know that a great bowl of mac & cheese has the ability to act as a time machine to easier days.

In the same pot you boiled the pasta, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let cook/bubble for 1 minute, stirring once or twice to avoid burning. Gradually whisk in the milk and raise the heat up to medium-high. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking frequently until the sauce has thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in all of the cheese, mustard powder, cayenne, salt and pepper.

Toasted Bread Crumbs

Stir until the cheese is fully melted. Stir in the pasta and transfer to the prepared baking dish.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Progresso™ The opinions and text are all mine. You know when you go to a restaurant and you just want to order the same thing every time? I’m kind of like that whenever I hear the words “mac and cheese.” Bacon mac and cheese, brisket mac and cheese, crab mac and cheese, butternut squash mac and cheese etc. There’s just something so creamy and comforting about homemade mac and cheese. Although this recipe isn’t technically macaroni but instead uses soft pillows of gnocchi, it can definitely fall into the category of creamy and comforting just like all those other mac and cheese recipes.

Toasted Panko Bread Crumbs

I’m also a really big fan of baked mac and cheese. I especially love when there’s a crispy topping on top. For this recipe I picked up at Walmart.

They got nice and toasty and added just the bit of texture dimension that the gnocchi needed. Are something that you need to just keep handy in your pantry. First of all they save time, and time is something I can always use more of. They taste homemade and are perfect for your favorite family recipes like chicken parm, meatloaf, meatballs, casseroles, baked “fried” chicken and more. Instructions. Heat oven to 375° F.

Bring a pot of water to boil. Pour the gnocchi into the water. When they start floating to the top, remove from the heat and strain. In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder.

When mixture is bubbly, quickly add the milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from the heat and add the cheese, stirring until smooth. Pour broccoli into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Add in the cooked gnocchi. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the top.

How To Make Bread Crumbs

Gently stir to coat all the gnocchi with the sauce. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top evenly. Bake for 10 minutes on the middle rack. Turn to broil and put the dish on the top rack.

Bake for 2-3 minutes until breadcrumbs get toasted. Remove from oven and serve immediately.