Oven Baked Mac and Cheese

(Serves 6)

Ingredients

• 1 8 oz box of elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 2 Tsp. butter
• 2 Tbs. flour
• 1 c. milk
• 1 c. cream
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 c. shredded sharp cheddar
• 1 c. shredded Gouda, Monterrey Jack, Swiss, Mozzarella, or other hard cheese
• 1/2 c. buttered breadcrumbs (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C)
2. Grease a 2 qt. casserole dish.
3. Prepare macaroni by directions from the package, and drain well.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
5. Add flour and stir until thickened (about 5-10 min).
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Add cheese gradually and stir until melted.
8. Turn off burner.
9. Add macaroni and stir.
10. Pour mixture into 2 qt. greased casserole dish and bake 40-45 minutes.

**If using breadcrumbs, sprinkle them on before baking.