Macaroni and Cheese Bake

Mac and Cheese.  Comfort food for heart and soul.  Mac and Cheese with me is simple and starts with a roux.  A roux is equal parts butter and flour whisked together over heat.

I start with a quarter cup butter, melted.

Whisk in 1/4 cup flour. 

My roux is ready for milk.

Whisk 3 cups milk into roux over heat until it thickens and is smooth.

Add cheese to milk mixture,
I used 4 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese
4 ounces of cream cheese and
1 cup pepper jack cheese into blocks.
Whisk over heat until melted and smooth, add cooked pasta.

My pantry did not have elbow pasta, so I went with the penne pasta.

Place in a lightly greased casserole dish. Top with seasoned bread crumbs.

Bake 350 degrees until golden and bubbly,
approximately 30-45 minutes.

comfort food for fall...yum!