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"Instant" Mac and Cheese

By Chef John • Vegetarian Side Dishes • Cuisine?
3.62 Prep: 10m Cook: 15m
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch dried mustard
  • 1 very small pinch ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup freshly shredded white Cheddar cheese
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025