Soul Food Sunday: Mac N Cheese

• Vegetarian

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Elbow macaroni

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 1 stick Butter
  • 3 cups Cheddar, sharp
  • 2 cups Cheddar, mild
  • 1 qt Half & half

Found on mommyweek.com

Ingredients

• 1 lb of elbow macaroni
• 1 quart of half & half
• 1 stick of butter
• 1/2 cup of all purpose flour
• 3 cups of sharp cheddar
• 2 cups of mild cheddar
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375F Boil macaroni noodles in about 8 cups of water until Al Dente Strain macaroni and set aside Warm quart of half and half on low heat, making sure it doesnt boil In a pot melt stick of butter Pour flour into melted butter whisking constantly Once the flour and butter is smooth, add warm half and half Continue whisking until thickened Remove from heat and add salt & pepper Stir in 2 cups of sharp cheddar and 1 cup of mild cheddar Combine macaroni with the roux Transfer to baking dish Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheddar over the top Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and top is slightly browned Serve while hot and enjoy!