Nannys Creamy Baked Macaroni & Cheese

• 1 pound Pasta, Elbows Or Your Favorite Macaroni Shape
• 1/2 cups Butter, Divided
• 1/2 cups Flour
• 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
• 4 cups Milk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Frank's Hot Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoons Pepper
• 4 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, We Like To Mix 1/2 Sharp With 1/2 Colby Jack
• 1 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs
• 4 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta until it is al dente (according to package instructions for al dente).
3. When done, drain it and set aside.
4. Meanwhile, melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
5. When the butter is melted add the flour and whisk until bubbly, about 2 minutes.
6. Add the garlic and continue cooking for a minute until fragrant.
7. Slowly add the milk and bring to a boil.
8. Reduce the heat and let simmer a few minutes until thickened.
9. Remove from heat and add the Dijon mustard, hot sauce, salt and pepper.
10. Stir to combine.
11. Add the cheese a handful at a time and continue stirring until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
12. Stir in the cooked pasta.
13. Transfer the macaroni to a 9 x 13 inch dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
14. In a small bowl combine your breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and melted butter.
15. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the macaroni.
16. Bake at 375 F for about 35 minutes or until bubbly and top is browned.
17. Cooks Note: Dont let the Franks Hot Sauce or the Dijon mustard scare you.
18. They give the cheese sauce a nice flavor that is not spicy.
19. Enjoy!

pasta, butter, flour, garlic, milk, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, fresh breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, butter

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/nannye28099s-creamy-baked-macaroni-cheese/ (may not work)