Mac n Cheese

By Jem1214

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS:
• 1 lb. cavatappi pasta (or pasta of your choice)
• ½ c. butter
• ½ c. flour
• 4 c. milk
• 6 c. freshly shredded sharp or white Cheddar
• 1 T. salt
• up to 1 T. pepper
• 2 T. butter
• ½ c. panko bread crumbsMETHOD:

Preparation

Step 1

Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions.
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
Sprinkle in flour and whisk and cook 2-3 minutes. Add in salt and pepper.
Slowly pour in 4 c. milk whisking until smooth and heating to a low boil until thickened.
Do not stop until thick. Remove from heat.
Grease a 9×13″ baking dish and add the hot pasta to the dish.
Over the top sprinkle 6 c. of freshly shredded cheese.
Pour the thickened cream sauce over the hot pasta and cheese and let it sit until the cheese melts. Stir everything together.
Melt 2 T. butter over medium heat.
Add in panko bread crumbs, stirring constantly 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
Pour over the mac and cheese.
Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven 12-15 minutes.