ELSIE'S BAKED MAC AND CHEESE

Elsie's Baked Mac and Cheese image

Triple Cheddar and Colby Jack bring lots of cheese flavor to this creamy mac & cheese with just a hint of heat.

Provided by Borden® Cheese

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Borden Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ½ cups Borden® Triple Cheddar Natural Shreds
1 cup Borden® Colby Jack Natural Shreds
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons Borden® Butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup Borden® Vitamin D Milk
1 cup Borden® Half & Half
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray the inside of a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Combine Cheddar and Colby Jack cheeses in a medium bowl and set aside.
Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to package directions; drain well and set aside.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Gradually whisk in milk and half & half. Stir constantly, until mixture boils and thickens (about 2 to 3 minutes). Remove from heat and add cayenne and black peppers, and 2 cups of the reserved cheese mixture; stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
Stir cooked macaroni into the sauce and season to taste. Place in the prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and dot with additional butter, if desired. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 113.9 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 568 mg, Sugar 2.2 g