Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and lightly grease a square baking dish
Cook the macaroni to a slightly al-dente, drain, and set aside
Make the roux. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, over medium heat. Blend in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes
Add milk and cheese. Stir in milk/half and half slowly, stirring constantly
Remove from heat. Add 1 cup of shredded cheese to the sauce and stir until melted
Add the cooked macaroni noodles and toss to coat in the sauce
Pour half of the pasta mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle 1/2 the cheese over the top. Pour the remaining pasta into the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese
Bake at 325 for 20 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and lightly grease a square baking dish
Cook the macaroni to a slightly al-dente, drain, and set aside
Make the roux. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, over medium heat. Blend in the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes
Add milk and cheese. Stir in milk/half and half slowly, stirring constantly
Remove from heat. Add 1 cup of shredded cheese to the sauce and stir until melted
Add the cooked macaroni noodles and toss to coat in the sauce
Pour half of the pasta mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle 1/2 the cheese over the top. Pour the remaining pasta into the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese
Bake at 325 for 20 minutes