Crunchy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Prepare the macaroni and cheese Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the macaroni according to package instructions. In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring to combine.

Prepare the crumb topping In a small bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, melted butter, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Assemble and bake Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the macaroni. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy macaroni and cheese with a crunchy topping!