Mac & Cheese (Casserole-Style)

This mac and cheese recipe is great. Courtesy of Cheri.

INGREDIENTS

1/2	cup butter
1/2	cup flour
1/2	tsp salt
1/2	tsp pepper
1/4	tsp red pepper
1/4	tsp garlic powder
2	cup half & half
2	cup milk
20	oz sharp cheddar
10	oz extra sharp cheddar
16	oz package elbow macaroni
	Baking dish (13" x 9")

INSTRUCTIONS

1.	Cook and drain macaroni.
2.	Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3.	Gradually whisk in flour, until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly for 2 minutes.
4.	Stir in salt and next 3 ingredients (pepper, red pepper, garlic powder).
5.	Gradually whisk in half & half and milk. Cook, whisking constantly, for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
6.	Stir in half of sharp cheddar cheese.
7.	Stir in extra sharp cheddar cheese until smooth.
8.	Combine cooked elbow macaroni & cheese mixture and pour into lightly greased 13x9 in baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35-40 minutes.