Creamy Macaroni & Cheese

• 10 ounces (2 cups) dried uncooked elbow macaroni
• 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups Land O Lakes Half & Half
• 16 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli American, quartered

1. Heat oven to 350F.
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
3. Drain.
4. Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan until sizzling; stir in flour, salt and pepper.
5. Add half & half; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5-7 minutes or until mixture boils and thickens .
6. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheese.
7. Cook 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
8. Add cooked macaroni; mix well.
9. Spoon into ungreased 2-quart casserole.
10. Bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

elbow macaroni, butter, flour, salt, pepper

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/404/creamy-macaroni-cheese (may not work)