

Bake for 18-25 minutes or until bread crumbs are nice and golden and the pasta is creamy and cheesy. Top the pasta with additional cheese ( optional) and then cover it with panko breadcrumbs.Using a spoon, lightly stir the pasta to ensure cream is distributed evenly. Pour the remaining pasta and then add the remaining cream. Then add a little bit of the cream and the remaining shredded cheese.Pour half of the pasta into a oven safe dish.Pour the al-dente pasta into the cheese sauce and mix.Time to add the shredded cheese, cream and mix well.Then, we add our spices to the sauce and mix.Make the cheese sauce by combining butter and flour, then whisking the milk until the sauce thickens.Toast the Panko Bread Crumbs in butter and thyme.Cook the pasta one minute before al dente, according to the package instructions.Three cheeses you will need to make this: So, skip the pre-shredded cheese and splurge on some good quality cheese. Making a really good mac and cheese comes down to the cheese sauce. This is my favorite adult mac and cheese – you can also elevate this dish by adding cooked lobster or crab meat.

Also, the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving. This easy Baked Mac & Cheese that is topped with a crunchy panko-thyme topping is incredibly cheesy, creamy and the perfect comfort dish to make any day of the week.
