White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

This is the ultimate comfort food! I loved when my Mom made this for us when I was a kid. It's definitely decadent, I make it mostly for family get-togethers and it's always a hit. The sharp cheese and the breadcrumb crust make this macaroni dish unique. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2  tablespoons white flour
• 2  cups 2% low-fat milk
• 10  ounces  bar cracker barrel vermont sharp white cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1  lb  elbow macaroni noodles
• 3⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cook macaroni pasta per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan on medium heat, add butter and cook until melted.
4. Remove saucepan from heat and add flour. Whisk constantly for 1 minute.
5. Return saucepan to medium heat and add milk and stir to combine.
6. Heat mixture until Milk is hot but not boiling.
7. Chop white cheddar cheese into smaller squares (you can also grate cheese) and add to milk mixture.
8. Cook for 10 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.
9. Add Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Cook until all cheese is melted, about 2 more minutes.
10. Add macaroni noodles to saucepan and stir to combine pasta with cheese sauce.
11. Pour into a casserole dish or a ceramic, oven-safe crock.
12. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top of macaroni.
13. Cook uncovered for 30 minutes. Let sit for 3-5 minutes after cooking to cool.