Name: Southern Mac and Cheese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne powder; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 2 cups half-and-half (fat-free); 2 cups milk; 2 (8oz) block extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 (8oz) block extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 (16oz) pkg elbow macaroni, cooked

Description

This baked southern mac n cheese is so creamy and delicious. This is sure to be a hit among the whole family.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 cups half-and-half (fat-free)
2 cups milk
2 (8oz) block extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (8oz) block extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (16oz) pkg elbow macaroni, cooked

Instructions

Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in flour until mixture is smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes.
Stir in salt, black pepper, red pepper and garlic powder.
Gradually whisk in half-and-half and milk; cook, whisking constantly, for 8-10 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in half of sharp cheddar cheese. Stir in the extra-sharp cheddar cheese until mixture is smooth.
Remove from heat and combine pasta and cheese mixture.
Pour mixture into greased 13×9 baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining sharp cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

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