Ingredients

  • 8 ounces shell macaroni
  • 6 cups water
  • salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 12 cups cheddar cheese, grated, divided
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Bring lightly salted water and vegetable oil to a boil in a large sauce pan.
  • Add macaroni, stirring frequently.
  • Cook macaroni until slightly less than done (Al Dente).
  • Drain well.
  • While macaroni is cooking, over low heat, melt 3 cups cheese, butter and milk in medium sauce pan, stirring constantly; be careful not to scorch.
  • Mix dash of salt and pepper with flour and whisk into melted cheese sauce.
  • Once sauce is creamy, combine with macaroni in large mixing bowl.
  • Pour into baking dish.
  • Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake until cheese is bubbly and just starting to brown on top.
  • Enjoy.