Baked Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 lb dry macaroni
• 4 TBSP butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups half and half
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups cheese, shredded (sharp cheddar and/or gruyere)
• 1 lb cheddar (sharp and/or extra sharp), cubed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Heat salted pot of water for the macaroni.
3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
4. Slowly whisk in flour (and salt); whisk until well blended. 
5. Slowly add the half and half, stirring constantly.
6. Stir the sauce continuously until it starts thickening.
7. Gradually whisk in the shredded cheese; reduce heat to medium-low. Stir frequently.
8. Cook and drain macaroni.
9. Stir the cheese sauce into the macaroni; stir in cubed cheese. 
10. Pour the contents into a greased baking dish.
11. Bake for 30 minutes.