Mac and Cheese

Original Recipe courtesy MexicoKaren from DC

3 tbls butter
3 tbls flour
2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
8 ounces pasta of choice
3 cups grated cheese
Whole Nutmeg
4 ounces Crumbled bacon
Salt
White Pepper
Onion powder

Boil pasta for 8-10 minutes, rinse, set aside and allow to cool. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

While pasta is boiling grate 2 cups of cheese. Use your favorite blend or just straight cheddar. The dish above has cheddar, mozzarella, and Velveeta. Grate 1 more cup of cheese to reserve for topping, the above is straight cheddar.

In a large saute pan melt butter and add flour. When slightly bubbly and well blended, gradually add milk and whisk,. Remove from heat and gradually add cheese, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and onion powder to taste. When mixed thoroughly, add cooled pasta to cheese sauce. Butter a baking dish and pour mac and cheese into dish. Top with bacon and cheddar cheese. Bake 15 minutes until cheese topping is melted.

For a bit of extra creaminess, serve with a dollop of sour cream.