Americas Test Kitchen Mac n Cheese

1.  1 1/2 cups water
2. 1 cup whole milk

(bring to a boil on high)

• 8 oz macaroni-- weight! Barrilla is best 

1. Once liquid begins to bubble, add pasta
2. Bring back up to a simmer, then turn to medium-low heat and cook through just past al dente, or around 6-8 minutes

• 1 cup Deli American Cheese (like Boars Head) grate
•   1 cup extra sharp cheddar, grated

If you like add a little cayenne

• 1/2 tsp dijon mustard

1. Add in the American cheese
2. Stir with heat still on low
3. Remove from heat and add cheddar, stir in evenly
4. Lid up and allow to melt slowly

• 1/3 cup panko and 1 tbsp evoo, toast on skillet to place over mac and cheese before serving