Ingredients

  • salt (for pasta water)
  • 2 kg elbow macaroni
  • 6 cups whole milk, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 kg shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup dry Italian breadcrumbs or 1 cup crushed goldfish crackers

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375F and grease 2 large casserole dishes.
  • Boil a large pot of water and add salt. Add macaroni and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain well and return to pot.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat 5 cups of milk in a saucepan.
  • Stir in the pepper, parsley, garlic powder, salt and butter.
  • Whisk the cornstarch with the remaining 1 cup milk until smooth, then add to the hot milk and cook until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in all but 1 cup of the cheese until melted.
  • Pour over the pasta in the pot and fold in completely.
  • Divide pasta between the casserole dishes, top with reserved cheese and breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, until cheese melts and casserole is bubbly.