Best Ever Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325F

Step 2

Grease a 9” x 13” casserole dish. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a separate pot, prepare the macaroni according to package directions.

Step 5

Once the butter is melted, whisk in flour to form a roux (paste). Add the seasoning, to taste.

Step 6

Whisk in the milk and cream and set heat to medium-high.

Step 7

Whisk in 3 cups of the cheese and continue whisking as the mixture cooks and thickens.

Step 8

Drain the pasta but do not rinse.

Step 9

When the cheese has completely melted into the sauce, pour the sauce over the cooked macaroni.

Step 10

Fold the macaroni and cheese into the prepared casserole dish.

Step 11

Top with remaining 1 cup of cheese.

Step 12

Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is browned and completely melted.

Step 13

ENJOY!