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White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
Author:
Si Foster
Servings:
12
servings
Ingredients
8
tablespoons
butter
1/3
cup
flour
1 1/2
teaspoon
salt
1/2
teaspoon
pepper
4-5
cups
Sharp White Cheddar or Medium Cheddar
,
grated (plus additional 1/2 cup for top)
1
cup
Parmesan cheese
,
grated
1
quart
whole milk or half and half
1
cup
milk to thin sauce
,
if necessary
1
lb
macaroni
,
cooked al dente, drained
Instructions
Grease a large casserole dish or two 9-10 inch round dishes.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
Add flour when butter is melted and whisk until all lumps disappear.
Turn heat to medium. Add salt and pepper.
Slowly pour in milk or half and half. Cook until mixture thickens a bit, about 5 minutes.
Add grated cheeses. Stir so the cheese is incorporated. The sauce should be smooth.
Taste to see if more salt or pepper are needed.
Pour the macaroni into the pan, or place the pasta into the pans.
Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta.
Top with additional grated cheese.
Bake on upper rack at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
Serve immediately.