Bring the water back to a boil and cook the macaroni until tender, about 12 minutes. Cook, stirring frequently, until macaroni is soft (slightly past al dente), 6 to 8. Stir in macaroni and reduce heat to medium-low.

Drain well and return the pasta to the pot. Remove from the heat.Ingredients 1 pound uncooked elbow pasta 4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces 2 1/2 cups shredded cheese up to 1/2 cup.In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Add the flour and whisk constantly until the mixture turns light brown in color, about 3 minutes. 2In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Using a wire whisk, stir in the flour and salt, stirring and cooking over medium heat until the roux bubbles and the flour turns pale brown, about 3 minutes.

Drain and put into a disposable foil pan. Cook macaroni according to package directions. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, black pepper, mustard powder and cayenne pepper, if using.Set aside to cool.

Serve immediately or, if baking, transfer to a 5-quart baking dish, sprinkle with the panko, and bake until bubbling and brown on top, about 25 to 30 minutes. Add the pasta and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is heated through and steaming, about 2 to 4 minutes. 2Place the reserved saucepan of bГ©chamel over medium heat and stir in both cheeses just until melted and smooth. (If you plan to top the mac вЂnвЂ™ cheese with panko and bake it, heat the oven to 400вЏ and arrange a rack in the middle.) Add the pasta and cook until itвЂ™s almost al dente (just on the edge of being underdone), then drain and rinse with cold water set aside. 1Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat.

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