Baked Macaroni and Cheese a La Pioneer Woman

• 1 lb macaroni or 1 lb cavatappi noodles
• 14 cup butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 14 cup flour
• 3 cups whole milk, heated
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 12 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 12 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 12 cup cheese, shredded (your choice)
• 14 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1. cook pasta al dente- by this i really mean undercook by a couple minutes, it should be too firm to eat just yet.
2. drain.
3. meanwhile, melt butter with garlic.
4. whisk in flour 2 minutes over medium heat.
5. add milk, whisking and cook for about 5 minutes until thickened.
6. add spices, stir and turn off heat.
7. beat egg, temper by adding a little of the warm milk sauce, then add the egg and stir until smooth.
8. add the cheddar and mozzarella, stirring until completely melted and smooth- taste and adjust seasonings now, last chance!
9. add pasta to sauce and pour into a 2-3 qt baking dish or 13x9 in pan.
10. top with 1/2 cup cheese and 1/4 cup parm and bake at 350 uncovered for 30 minutes.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-a-la-pioneer-woman-418014 (may not work)