Homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole

By sassy47

Ingredients

• 12 oz dry macaroni
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup light cream about 10-12% MF
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 can condensed cream of cheddar soup optional 10.75oz
• 4 cups sharp cheddar divided
• 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring. Slowly whisk in cream, milk, mustard powder and onion powder. Cook over medium heat while stirring until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese & 3 cups cheddar cheese until melted. Add soup if using.
Toss cheese sauce & macaroni noodles together. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with remaining cheese.
Bake 18-24 minutes or until bubbly. Do not over cook. Cool 10-15 minutes before serving.