Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

I threw this together earlier this week while trying to think of a good way to make macaroni and cheese for my in-laws for Thanksgiving.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  cups elbow macaroni
• 5  cups  grated cheddar cheese
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 4  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2  cups half-and-half
• 1⁄2 cup milk
•  saltine crackers
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook macaroni to package directions and drain.
3. In a medium saucepan, on medium heat, heat milk, half and half, butter, and flour until mixture bubbles and thickens. Stir periodically.
4. Remove from heat and add 4 cups of cheese, keeping 1 cup aside and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Pour cooked macaroni in a buttered casserole dish while adding the cheese sauce. Mix thoroughly.
6. Crumble saltine crackers on top and add remaining cheese.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes.