Baked Mac-n-Cheese (Sriracha Style!)

Try this recipe for a new twist to the traditional macaroni-n-cheese recipe! The panko breadcrumbs make a nice crunchy topping!

4 cups (1 lb) dry elbow macaroni

1 stick unsalted butter

1 cup panko bread crumbs

1 small onion, diced

2 TBS flour

1 tsp dry mustard

1/2 tsp black pepper

3 cups milk

4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

4 TBS Sriracha Sauce

1/4 cup grated parmigiano cheese

~Melt 1/2 stick butter; then add panko breadcrumbs,mix and set aside.

~Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water for one minute less than recommended time.

~In a large pot, saute the diced onion with the other 1/2 stick of butter over low heat until tender. Add flour and wisk for 2 minutes over low heat. Add dry mustard and black pepper.

~Add milk and stir until thickened. 

~Remove from heat and add cheddar cheese and Sriracha sauce; mix until the cheese melts.

~Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese mixture, then transfer to 13X9 pan.

Top with the parm cheese, then breadcrumb mixture and 1/4 cup cheddar cheese(if desired).

BAKE AT 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Enjoy!