Simple Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Simple Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups, water; 1 cup, milk; 8 ounces, elbow macaroni; 4 ounces, American cheese, shredded (1 cup); 1/2 teaspoon, Dijon mustard; Small pinch, cayenne pepper; 4 ounces, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup); 1/3 cup, panko bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon, extra-virgin olive oil; , Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons, grated Parmesan cheese

Main Courses
Pasta
Cheese

By Andrea Geary ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2017, America's Test Kitchen TV

We set out to make a smooth, creamy, cheesy sauce without the bother of a béchamel or custard. Making the whole dish in just 20 minutes was a bonus.

SERVES 4

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