Ingredients

  • 12 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked, drained
  • 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese, grated
  • 4 cups milk (or more if necessary)
  • 12 cup butter
  • 12 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard

Method

  • Cook your pasta until a little under cooked.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a large, dutch oven melt butter over medium heat.
  • When melted add all flour and mix very well.
  • Stir roux for a few minutes to cook off flour taste.
  • Add all milk at once and stir continually.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • When mixture has thickened start adding cheese while continuing to stir.
  • After all cheese has been added, add mustard.
  • Check for seasoning.
  • Adjust as necessary.
  • Add macaroni to cheese sauce and stir well to incorperate.
  • Place mixture into prepared 13x9 in" glass casserole.
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees until slightly brown and bubbling.
  • Enjoy.