E&C Sumertime Cookbook 2022

3. Once the sauce is combined, add to cooked pasta and stir. This is where you can add any protein you might be using. Stir again.

4. Pour mixture into one 9 x 11 casserole dish or two 8 x 8 casserole dishes.

5. Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter in a small bowl; spoon on top of the macaroni and cheese. Top with additional shredded cheddar cheese. If freezing, do not add topping until right before baking.

6. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F. If frozen, thaw in refrigerator and bring close to room temperature prior to baking.

Danielle Griffith