"This is very similar to Stouffer's macaroni and cheese, 4 cups will give you a creamy texture you may increase the pasta to 5 cups for a thicker texture --- you could omit the oven baking and just serve this right away and you may also sprinkle about 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs on top before baking, this is a very creamy mac and cheese if you prefer a less creamier texture then increase the macaroni... you will love this!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (for a thicker texture increase the pasta to 5 cups or a little more)
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4 tablespoons butter (additional 2 tablespoons to mix with cooked pasta)
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2 large garlic cloves, minced garlic (optional if you are a garlic lover then add in)
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon mustard powder
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
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3 tablespoons flour
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3 cups half-and-half cream (or use milk or 1-1/2 cups each)
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1 1/2 cups old shredded cheddar cheese
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1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese (cut into small cubes)
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salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)