Baked Macaroni and Cheese

No dish is complete without a side of homemade macaroni and cheese. And I'm talking about the REAL deal that gets put in the oven and baked with a crusty browning and several types of cheese!

Total Time: 45 Minutes (Prep - 15 Minutes/Cook - 30 Minutes)

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1lb large elbow macaroni pasta

• 1 stick butter

• 6 cups sharp cheddar cheese

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. In boiling salted water, cook pasta about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add 4 cups of cheese, heavy cream and salt & pepper.

2. Stir continuously until melted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or butter 9 x 13 baking dish.

3. Pour noodles in baking dish. Pour sauce over and stir to combine. In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups of cheese and panko crumbs to combine.

4. Sprinkle evenly over the macaroni mixture.

5. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.