Southern Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Directions

• bring some water to boil over high heat
• add the elbow macaroni and cook until it’s nice and firm but not overly cooked
• melt salted butter in sauce pan over medium heat
• once butter is melted, sprinkle in all purpose flour
• whisk the flour and butter until there aren’t any lumps
• pour the half & half into the sauce pan and whisk until smooth
• let the half & half mixture cook until it starts to thicken, then reduce heat to low medium
• add half the sharp cheddar cheese and mix until well incorporated
• sprinkle seasoning salt and black pepper in the cheese sauce and stir
• place the cooked and drained macaroni into a large bowl, then add the cheese sauce
• fold the macaroni and cheese sauce until everything is well incorporated
• butter or lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish
• combine the remaining cheddar cheese and the mozzarella cheese
• add a layer of the macaroni and cheese at the bottom of the baking dish, then top with a heavy layer of cheese
• repeat
• melt two tbsp of salted butter and combine it with the bread crumbs
• top the macaroni and cheese with the bread crumbs
• bake in the oven, uncovered, on 350 degrees F for about 25-30 minutes