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Ingredients
16oz. 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!
