Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1/2 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

2 cups half and half

2 (10-ounce) blocks of sharp Cheddar, shredded and divided.

1 (10- ounce) block extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked

Directions

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in salt and next 3 ingredients. Gradually whisk in half-and-half and milk; cook, whisking constantly 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened.

Stir half of sharp Cheddar cheese. Stir in extra-sharp cheddar cheese until smooth. Remove from heat.

Combine pasta and cheese mixture and pour into a lightly greased 13-x 9-inch baking dish.

Bake at 350 for 20 minutes (bake 15 minutes longer for a crusty top)