Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 pounds shredded mild yellow Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 pound shredded American cheese
  • Vegetable oil for greasing pan
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente.
  • Drain.
  • (Do not rinse it or add oil to the cooking water.)
  • Line an 11-by-17-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Spread the macaroni out on it.
  • Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, pour the cream into a large pot and simmer until reduced to 2 cups.
  • Stir in the Cheddar and American cheeses.
  • Continue stirring until well blended.
  • Add the macaroni and cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until very thick.
  • Grease the pan with the oil.
  • Pour in the macaroni and spread evenly.
  • Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Using a 1 1/2-inch metal cutter, cut out rounds of macaroni.
  • Combine the panko and Parmesan in a bowl and dredge the rounds in the mixture.
  • Bake on an ungreased sheet pan until just warmed, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.