Baked Mac and Cheese

Ingredients :

12 ounces dry pasta

1/4 cup of butter

1/4 cup flour

1 1/2 cups of milk

1 c light cream is about 10-12% MF

1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

salt and pepper as needed

1 can optional 10.75 oz. heavy cream of cheddar soup

4 cups of cheddar cheese, divided

1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese

Directions :

Preheat oven 425 degrees.

Cook pasta accorde to pack directions.

Drain also run under cold water.

Melt the butter over medium heat in a large saucepan.

Whisk in flour and let sit for 2 minutes, stirring.

Slowly whisk in the cream, milk, mustard powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking over medium heat, stirring, to thick.

Remove from heat, and add Parmesan and 3 cups of cheddar cheese until melted.

Add soup if using.

Mix the cheese sauce and the macaroni noodles together.

Pour into a greased 9" x 13" skillet.

Put the remaining cheese on top.

Bake for 18-24 minutes or until bubbly.

Do not overcook.

Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Enjoy !