Southern Baked Macaroni & Cheese!

Ingredients

• 16 oz. macaroni
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper or black
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375F
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the macaroni; cook for 8 to 9 minutes. Strain and set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the flour, white pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper and whisk until smooth.
4. Stir in the milk 1/2 cup at a time, then the heavy cream then Stir in all of the cheddar cheese and half of the extra sharp cheddar cheese, stir into the milk/flour sauce until melted. Stir in the macaroni.
5. Pour into a 2 quart baking dish and top with the remaining extra sharp cheddar cheese. Bake at 375F for 30 minutes. Serve hot.
6. ENJOY!