Oh So Rich Baked Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups breadcrumbs
salt
1 lb elbow macaroni
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 lb colby cheese, shredded
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix melted butter with the breadcrumbs.
Cook macaroni in 4 quarts salted boiling water, al dente, then drain.
Dry pot and melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add garlic, mustard, and cayenne pepper. Cook approximately 30 seconds.
Add flour, cook until golden.
Slowly add milk and broth, whisking as it is added. Simmer and whisk approximately 6 minutes. Liquid should coat the back of a spoon.
Remove from heat.
Whisk in cheese until melted. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add cooked pasta, mix evenly.
Place mixture in 9x13 pan, cover surface with breadcrumbs. Bake 25-30 minutes. Breadcrumbs will be brown and the edges should be bubbling.
Cool 10 minutes.