Super Creamy, Cheesey Mac N' Cheese

Britta820's Note:

I made macaroni and cheese for the first time and it came out incredible! My in-laws were over for dinner and it was devoured; definitely a hit!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 1.5 cups

• 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 2 tablespoons shaved parmesan cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) box medium pasta shells
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 2 cups light cream
• 2 cups milk (I used fat free since that's all I had)

Directions:

1. In a big pot, melt the stick of butter.
2. Slowly whisk in the flour until the mixture is combined and smooth.
3. Continue to whisk and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add in salt, pepper and minced garlic - whisk until incorporated.
5. Gradually whisk in light cream and milk.
6. Continue to whisk and cook for another 8-10 minutes until mixture thickens.
7. Add in the sharp cheddar cheese, stir until combined.
8. Add in extra sharp cheddar cheese, stir until combined.
9. Add in velveeta, stir until combined.
10. Remove from heat.
11. Mix together the cheese sauce with the already cooked pasta (boil water, takes about 10-12 minutes).
12. Transfer to a 13x9 casserole dish.
13. Sprinkle with shaved parmesan cheese.
14. Bake in the oven at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes.