Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 12 cups milk or 1 12 cups half-and-half cream, heated
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (5 oz)
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (5 oz)
• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 14 teaspoon minced garlic
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (2 cups)
• 8 ounces processed American cheese, cut into 1/2 in cubes
• 14 cup fresh breadcrumb

1. Melt 3 TBS butter in saucepan over medium heat.
2. When the foam subsides, stir in flour; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
3. Slowly add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring 3-4 minutes Remove from heat; add salt and pepper and 1 cup Parmesan, stirring well to melt cheese.
4. Cover, set aside.
5. Heat oven to 350 Deg F. Cook macaroni in a stockpot of boiling salted water, until al dente, 5 minutes Drain; return macaroni to stockpot.
6. Toss with remaining 2 TBS butter and garlic.
7. Add sauce; toss.
8. Mix Cheddar and processed cheeses together.
9. Place 1/2 of macaroni in a buttered 13x9" baking dish.
10. Sprinkle with 1/3 of cheese.
11. Repeat layers with another 1/3 of each.
12. Mix breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan together.
13. Sprinkle over top.
14. Bake until bubbling and top begins to brown, 30-45 minutes Remove from oven, let sit for 5 mins before serving.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/homemade-macaroni-and-cheese-461526 (may not work)