Step 1

In a small bowl combine 1 cup of panko bread crumbs with 2 Tbsp melted butter and 1 clove of pressed garlic. Then set aside.

Step 2

Cook the macaroni according to the package, making sure to salt the pasta water. After the macaroni is cooked al dente, drain the water out and pour it into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 3

Shred the extra sharp cheddar, sharp cheddar, and Swiss cheese and set aside for the sauce.

Step 4

In a saucepan, melt 6 Tbsp of butter with 6 Tbsp of flour over low heat. Then add the salt, garlic powder, and white pepper.

Step 5

Slowly pour the milk into the saucepan, making sure to stir constantly. Keep it over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat then add in the shredded cheeses.

Step 7

Once the cheese is all melted, pour the sauce over the macaroni.

Step 8

Mix the macaroni around with a spoon to distribute the sauce evenly. Then spread the buttery bread crumbs over the top. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake for 25 minutes. To brown the bread crumbs even more, broil for the last few minutes.