Lakin/Thompson Recipes

Ingredients

1. 16 oz elbow macaroni (cooked Aldente')
2. 1/2 cup unsalted butter
3. 1/2 cup flour
4. 1 1/2 cups whole milk
5. 2 1/2 cups half & half
6. 4 cups cheddar cheese
7. 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, & paprika
8. 1 cup panko crumbs
9. 3 tbsp unsalted butter (for crumbs)

Preparation

1. Prepare macaroni (per box directions), drain and set aside.
2. Pre-Heat oven 350 degrees.
3. In a large pot over medium heat make a roux with butter & flour
4. Add milk, cheese, and half & half, stirring constantly.
5. Stir in seasoning and macaroni heat until cheese is melted.
6. Pour mixture into buttered 3 quart 9x13" pan.
7. In a separate pan brown panko crumbs in 3 tbsps of butter and sprinkle over mixture.
8. Sprinkle additional paprika on top.
9. Put in oven and bake for 30 - 40 minutes (until bubbly)

Notes

Great Side Dish or by Itself