Karla’s Restaurant: A Family Classic

There’s something special about gathering around a table to share comforting meals with the people you love. For nearly 40 years, Karla’s Restaurant has been a place where locals and tourists alike come to enjoy delicious, homemade food and drink. The family-owned eatery serves lunch and dinner daily and offers a full breakfast on weekends. Sunday brunch is also a local favorite.

Comfort Food

One of customers’ favorite dishes is the restaurant’s panko macaroni and cheese. If you decide to stay at home for Father’s Day, this recipe works beautifully as a side dish for a barbecue or as the main course for a sit-down dinner to honor the special men in your life. Made with a rich blend of mozzarella, cheddar, pecorino, and parmesan cheeses, this creamy, comfort food classic is finished with seasoned panko breadcrumbs for the perfect golden crunch in every bite. It’s a dish you can count on to bring even the pickiest eaters to the table.

The owners of Karla’s have always believed that the best meals are the ones shared with the people you love. Whether you dine in to delight in the panko macaroni and cheese or try your hand at making it at home, Karla’s has you covered this Father’s Day.

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RECIPE: Panko Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds elbow macaroni

• 4 cups heavy cream

• 3 cups milk

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella, plus additional for garnish

• 1 cup shredded cheddar, plus additional for garnish

• 1 cup pecorino

• 1 cup parmesan

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon white pepper

• Seasoned panko breadcrumbs

Directions

Boil the pasta until it is al dente. In a blender, combine the heavy cream, milk, mozzarella, cheddar, pecorino, parmesan, salt, and pepper and blend until smooth. Once the pasta is cool, mix with the cheese sauce. Refrigerate overnight.

To heat: In a saucepan over medium heat, stir the macaroni and cheese until it is warmed through. Transfer it to an ovenproof dish, top with additional mozzarella and cheddar, and bake at
350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with seasoned panko breadcrumbs, and serve.

Alexis Zanias is the owner of Karla’s Restaurant. Born and raised in Bucks County, she is passionate about small businesses and continuing her family business of over 45 years.

Photograph courtesy of Karla’s Restaurant