Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

1.Preheat your oven to 190°C and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni for 2 minutes less than the package instructions for al dente, then drain.

3.In a large saucepan, melt 60g of butter over medium heat, then whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant.

4.Gradually pour in the warm milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps, continuing to cook until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

5.Remove the sauce from the heat, stir in the salt, pepper, paprika, and 3/4 of the grated cheeses until smooth and melted.

6.Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until thoroughly coated, then transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

7.In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and garlic powder, then sprinkle this mixture and the remaining cheese over the top of the pasta.

8.Bake for 20-25 minutes until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown.