INGREDIENTS
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– Coarse salt
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– 1 pound elbow macaroni
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– 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
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– 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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– 4 cups milk, room temperature
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– 3/4 teaspoon cayenne
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– 4 3/4 cups grated white cheddar cheese (about 14 ounces), room temperature
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– 1/2 to 3/4 cup safflower oil, for frying, plus more for parchment
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– 4 large eggs
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– 2 cups Panko