Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:

1 box of Elbow macaroni
4 tblspns of butter
4 tblspns of flour
3 1/2 cups of milk of Half and Half
5 1/2-6 cups of Cheddar cheese
1 cup of Panko crumbs.

Boil 1 box of Elbow Macaroni to the "al dente" state.  Rinse in cold water and set aside.

In a large sauce pan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter, add 4 tablespoons of flour and cook until golden brown, then add 3 1/2 cups of milk or Half and Half, stir until it thickens, then add 5-5 1/2 cups of Cheddar or a mixture of Cheddar and Fontina cheese.  In a separate bowl, beat 1 egg, add some of the cheese mixture into the egg to temper then add the to the milk/cheese mixture.  Stir well and add the macaroni.  Stir well and put into a greased baking dish.  Add Panko crumb topping and some cheese to the top and bake for about 35-40 minutes.  It is creamy and delicious!

Panko crumb mixture:  melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add to 1 cup of Panko crumbs.

I add fresh bacon bits and sauteed onions on the top when served.

This is always a crowd pleaser. ENJOY!