'Got Some Crust' Macaroni and Cheese

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add macaroni and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well and toss with half of the butter until melted and coated. (15 minutes)

Recipe View While the macaroni is cooking, melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly to create a smooth roux. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Cook and stir until the milk has thickened into a luscious sauce, about 10 minutes. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from heat and stir in the salt, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, mustard, 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheeses are completely melted and the sauce is smooth and velvety. Add the cooked macaroni and stir until evenly coated in the cheesy sauce. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. In a separate bowl, toss the remaining 1 cup of Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese with the dry bread crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the macaroni and cheese is heated through and the crust is golden brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. (30 minutes)