CRUNCHY WHITE BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE

Crunchy White Baked Macaroni & Cheese image

This creamy, bubbly, indulgent classic is down-home comfort food at its finest. The topping is made with panko bread crumbs for an extra bit of crunch. -Nicole Duffy, New Haven, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup whole milk
1 pound white deli cheese, cubed
8 ounces cubed white cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside. , In same saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, whole milk, deli cheese and cheddar cheese. Cook and stir until cheeses are melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in macaroni; heat through. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and parsley flakes; sprinkle over macaroni mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Fat 31g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 1091mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.