Homestyle Mac and Cheese

Homestyle Mac & Cheese

2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

1/4 cup butter, cut into several pieces

3 cups whole or 2% milk

5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions.  Heat butter over medium heat in a large saucepan.  Stir in salt, pepper and flour and stir until smooth.  Gradually whisk in milk.  Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.  Cook and stir a couple of minutes or until thickened.  Reduce heat and stir in 3 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until cheese is melted.  Drain elbow macaroni and stir into sauce.  Pour into a greased 10-inch ovenproof dish.  Bake for 20 minutes (uncovered).  Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and bake 5-10 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

Serves 8