Baked Macaroni + Cheese (a classic)

• 1 16 oz bag/box of pasta (macaroni, shells, farfalle, your favorite pic)

• 1 stick of butter

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 3 cups whole milk

• 12 oz shredded cheddar

• 8 oz mascarpone cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350F.

2. Cook pasta as instructed on bag/box. Set aside.

3. Melt butter in a medium sauce pot over medium heat. Once melted, add flour and whisk one minute.

4. Whisk in milk to butter + flour mixture until smooth. Continue to stir until contents start to bubble.

5. Lower heat to low and stir in cheddar cheese + mascarpone.

6. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

7. Place all contents into a 9x13 casserole.

8. Bake in preheated oven 15-20 minutes, or until top is brown + crispy.