Recipe of the Day: Extra-Crispy Sheet-Pan Mac and Cheese

Get the perfect crunch on every bite of this sheet pan mac and cheese. Subscribe ► http://foodtv.com/YouTube Get the recipe ► https://foodtv.com/3oYPDgI Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Extra-Crunchy Sheet-Pan Mac and Cheese Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen Total: 40 min Active: 25 min Yield: 8 to 10 servings Level: Easy Ingredients Kosher salt 1 pound elbow macaroni 2 cups half-and-half 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or more to taste 2 cups panko breadcrumbs 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Directions Special equipment: an 18-by-13-inch sheet pan Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the macaroni, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water. Set aside. Heat the half-and-half, cream cheese, and reserved pasta water in a large pot over medium heat, stirring until the cream cheese is completely melted and the mixture just comes to a simmer. Remove from heat and add the cheddar, Monterey jack, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce, whisking until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the macaroni to the pot and stir to combine. (It will look very loose, but the pasta will absorb some of the sauce as it bakes.) Season to taste with salt if desired. Spread the macaroni mixture on an 18-by-13-inch sheet pan. Toss the panko, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl and sprinkle evenly over the pasta. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the bread crumbs are brown and crisp, rotating halfway through, 20 to 25 minutes. Copyright 2016 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved. Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ► FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp ► WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ► FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork #ExtraCrunchySheetPanMacandCheese #RecipeoftheDay #FoodNetwork Recipe of the Day: Extra-Crispy Sheet-Pan Mac and Cheese | Food Network https://youtu.be/mnz8Cjc9sk0