Classic Baked Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

12 oz. (about 2 cups, uncooked) macaroni noodles

6 Tbsp butter

6 Tbsp flour

1 1/2 cups milk

1 1/2 cups cream or half & half

3/4 tsp salt

black pepper to taste

1 Tbsp minced onion flakes

3/4 tsp dry mustard

3 cups cheese (I used half Sharp cheddar & half Mexican blend this time)

3/4 cup bread crumbs

Preparation

* Boil noodles according to package instructions, set aside

* In a sauce pan on medium heat, melt butter

* In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, & pepper

* Add flour mixture to melted butter in pan and mix well with a whisk

* Gradually pour in milk & cream, mixing well

* Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 2 minutes

* When it starts to boil, add in the minced onion & dry mustard

* Turn down heat and cook, stirring continuously for about 7 minutes

* Slowly add in cheese, mixing well until all cheese is added and melted

* Allow to simmer for a few minutes then stir in the macaroni noodles

* Bag & Freeze or pour into baking dish

* Top mac & cheese with dry bread crumbs

* Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, or until golden brown

Enjoy!