HORN AND HARDART MAC AND CHEESE

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Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound macaroni
1 can petite diced tomatoes (28 oz can undrained)
6 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup flour
4 cups half and half
1 cup chicken broth
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (mild)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp)
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 handful (optional) ham, other meats, vegies

Steps:

Cook macaroni al dente. Drain. Put back in pot on stove. Add undrained can of diced tomatoes. Put on medium-low heat for approximately five minutes until moisture is absorbed. Take off heat.
Melt 6T butter. Add 1/2 cup flour and whisk.
Continue whisking. Add 4 cups half and half and 1 cup chicken broth.
Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
Take off heat. While whisking add a handful of cheese at a time until all melted.
Add 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper.
Add sauce to macaroni and mix.
Place in baking dish. Bake in 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and brown