How to get creamy top layer for baked mac and cheese

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Recipe Troubleshooting

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I followed Alton Brown’s mac and cheese recipe, but I don’t like the gritty, dry top layer that forms after baking. (Mine turned out just like the picture and video in the recipe link for reference, and I unfortunately didn’t take any pictures of mine when I made it)

Alton Brown Mac N Cheese

I prefer a creamy, cheesy layer and am wondering how to achieve that. Do I cut back a little on the bread crumb layer or add some heavy cream/milk at the top so it’s less dry perhaps?

A ‘goal creamy layer’ would be like the main picture in the link below:

Creamy Mac and Cheese

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