Tini's Macaroni and Cheese

This is truly the best macaroni and cheese you could ever make for Thanksgiving. A cheese sauce coats the noodles followed by layers of cheeses. Truly heaven and the star of the table.

By @badbatchbaking

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook 2 cups of elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat.
4. Add 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour to the melted butter and whisk constantly for about 1 minute until smooth.
5. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk and continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes.
6. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
7. Season the cheese sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce and mix until the pasta is well coated.
9. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
10. Top with an additional 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.