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Southern Baked Macaroni & Cheese!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. macaroni
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper or black
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the macaroni; cook for 8 to 9 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the flour, white pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper and whisk until smooth.
  • Stir in the milk 1/2 cup at a time, then the heavy cream then Stir in all of the cheddar cheese and half of the extra sharp cheddar cheese, stir into the milk/flour sauce until melted. Stir in the macaroni.
  • Pour into a 2 quart baking dish and top with the remaining extra sharp cheddar cheese. Bake at 375F for 30 minutes. Serve hot.
  • ENJOY!