This Macaroni and Cheese with Buttery Crumbs is so delicious and will quickly become a family favorite! Easy to make ahead, making it perfect for holidays.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13 x 9 baking dish with olive oil.
Cook pasta in salted water according to package direction.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring often, for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Whisk in milk until well combined and cook until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in cheese. Cook until melted then add in Dijon mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne. Stir until well combined.
When pasta is cooked, toss with cheese sauce. Transfer to prepared pan.
Melt butter in a small saucepan. Toss with crumbs and sprinkle on top of pasta.
Bake for 35 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.