Baked Mac and Cheese

Instructions

1. Pre heat oven to 350F.

2. For the pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

3. Add macaroni and cook al dente, about 1 minute less than box directions.

4. Drain and return to pot.

5. Toss to coat with avocado oil and cool.

6. Combine cheese in a mixing bowl and set aside.

7. In another mixing bowl combine panko, 2 tablesspoons melted butter, paprika, and Parmesan cheese.

8. Melt remaining butter in a sauce pan over medium high heat..

9. Whisk in flour until combined.

10. Add cream and milk. Whisk to combine.

11. Mix in 2 cups of the shredded cheese blend in 1 cup increments.

12. Add to pasta and stir until coated.

13. Pour half of the noodles in to a greased baking dish.