Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients:

• 12 oz dry macaroni
• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup flour
• 1½ cups milk
• 1 cup light cream (about 10-12% MF)
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 can condensed cream of cheddar soup (optional)
• 4 cups sharp cheddar, divided
• ½ cup fresh parmesan cheese

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
3. Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring. Slowly whisk in cream, milk, mustard powder and onion powder. Cook over medium heat while stirring until thickened.
4. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese & 3 cups cheddar cheese until melted. Add soup if using.
5. Toss cheese sauce & macaroni noodles together. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Top with remaining cheese.
6. Bake 18-24 minutes or until bubbly. Do not over cook. Cool 10-15 minutes before serving