CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

 Ingridents

12 oz dry macaroni

¼ cup butter

¼ cup flour

1½ cups milk

1 cup light cream

½ teaspoon dry mustard powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

salt & pepper to taste

1 can condensed cream of cheddar soup (optional)

4 cups sharp cheddar, divided

½ cup fresh parmesan cheese

instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.

Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring. Slowly whisk in cream, milk, mustard powder and onion powder. Cook over medium heat while stirring until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese & 3 cups cheddar cheese until melted. Add soup if using.

Toss cheese sauce & macaroni noodles together. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with remaining cheese.

Bake 18-24 minutes or until bubbly. Do not over cook. Cool 10-15 minutes before serving/