Name: Garlic Parm Mac and Cheese Sticks (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Elbow Macaroni; 1/2 cup Butter; 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour; 4 cups Milk; 4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs; 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 2 tbsp Melted Butter

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Classic mac and cheese transformed into crispy, golden-brown sticks coated in garlic and parmesan. A comforting and crowd-pleasing snack or side dish.

Total 1h

Serves 6

Steps 9

Ingredients 12

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Pasta
1 pound 450 g Elbow Macaroni
Cheese Sauce
cup 115 g Butter
cup 60 g All-Purpose Flour
4 cups 950 mL Milk
4 cups 400 g Shredded Cheddar Cheese
cup 55 g Shredded Parmesan Cheese
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper
Coating
cup 60 g Panko Bread Crumbs
cup 30 g Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 cloves 6 g Garlic-minced
2 tbsp 30 mL Melted Butter

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare Cheese Sauce: In a large saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low and stir in Cheddar Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, and Pepper until melted and smooth.
Combine Cheese Sauce with cooked Pasta. Mix well.
Prepare Coating: In a shallow dish, combine Panko Bread Crumbs, Parmesan Cheese, and minced Garlic. Stir in Melted Butter.
Form Pasta mixture into sticks. Dip each stick into the Coating mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
Place coated sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Flip halfway through.