Macaroni & Cheese

This all-American comfort food is not just for the kids anymore.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 5

Total Time 1 15

Course Dinner

Servings 8

1-2 lbs Pasta (elbows are traditional but mini shells or gemelli pasta are perfect or really any shape you like)
2 sticks Butter
1 Minced or Grated Onion
2 cloves Minced Garlic
½ cup Flour
1 qt Heavy Cream
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
2 tsp Hot Sauce
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Diced American Cheese
½ cup Shredded Colby Cheese
2 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
¼ cup Breadcrumbs

Cook Pasta according to direction - drain and cool. You will want to make lots - it freezes well and reheats great.
Sauté Butter, Onion, and Garlic for 5-6 minutes.
Add Flour and cook for 3 minutes.
Add Heavy Cream, Salt, Pepper and Hot Sauce and cook for 5-8 minutes or until cream is heated but not boiling.
Add Cheddar Cheese, American Cheese, Colby Cheese and Parmesan Cheese and cook until melted then add cooked pasta.
Pour into buttered baking dish and sprinkle top with Breadcrumbs and bake in 350℉ oven for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly brown.

You can also add crumbled bacon, broccoli florets, diced ham or just leave it traditional and plain.

Keyword Cheese, Mac n Cheese, Macaroni