Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Lauren
ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 2 cups milk
- 2 (10 ounce) blocks sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 1 (10 ounce) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked
directions
- 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. stir in salt and next 3 ingredients. gradually whisk in half-and-half and milk; cook, whisking constantly, 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened
- 2
Stir in half of sharp Cheddar cheese. stir in extra-sharp Cheddar cheese until smooth. remove from heat.
- 3
Combine macaroni and cheese mixture, and pour into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. sprinkle with remaining sharp Cheddar cheese.
- 4
Bake at 350° for 20 minutes (bake 15 minutes longer for a crusty top).
Source: Lauren
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