Name: Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni; 1 quart (4 cups) whole milk; 1 tablespoon Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)*; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, (sliced); 1/2 cup (64 grams) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1 egg, beaten; 8 ounces (2 cups) extra sharp cheddar cheese, (grated ); 4 ounces (1 cup) gruyere cheese, (grated ); 4 ounces (1 cup) jarlsberg cheese, (grated ); 4 ounces (1 cup) fontina cheese, (grated ); 1 cup Panko bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, (melted)