Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook Elbow Macaroni (2 cups) al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In a saucepan, melt Butter (1/4 cup) . Add All-Purpose Flour (1/4 cup) , whisking well. Add Whole Milk (2 1/4 cups) , Garlic Powder (1 tsp) , Onion Powder (1/2 tsp) , and Paprika (1/2 tsp) . Stir until the mixture thickens. Season with Salt (to taste) , and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) .

Add Sharp Cheddar Cheese (2 cups) and Mozzarella Cheese (1 cup) , reserving a bit for topping. Turn the heat off and allow the cheese to melt, whisking throughout.

Mix together Panko Breadcrumbs (2/3 cup) and melted Butter (2 Tbsp) . Spread over top.