Macaroni and Cheese – A Family (and Friend) Favorite

1 lb pasta I use elbows

1 lb shredded cheese (I like aged cheddar and pepper jack)

2 tbsp butter

1/4 c flour

2 cups half and half

Prepare pasta according to box directions. Drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat then whisk in flour. Don’t allow to burn! Add half and half to the mixture slowly and whisk to keep it from lumping. Stir to keep it from burning. Do not let it boil but bring it to a nice simmer. Add most of the cheese and stir completely to melt all the cheese. Remove from heat.

Add cheese to drained pasta and combine well. Put mac and cheese into a baking pan and top with remaining cheese. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven. Let it rest 5 minutes then serve.

We like to eat this with chicken or pulled pork.