Ultimate Mac 'n Cheese

Ultimate Mac 'n Cheese

Serves 6.

Very creamy and rich. Comes out of the oven bubbling and hot. Will satisfy your need for comfort food.

Source: BettyCrocker.com

5 c. uncooked pasta, such as macaroni or penne (16 oz.)

1/2 c. butter (1 stick)

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1 t. salt

4-1/2 c. milk

1 c. shredded provolone cheese (4 oz.)

1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz.)

1/2 c. shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz.)

1/2 c. shredded fontina cheese (2 oz.)

1 T. butter

1 c. bread crumbs (preferably homemade, but canned okay)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

Meanwhile, in a 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently.

With a wire whisk, stir in flour and salt until smooth. Increase heat to medium; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Stir pasta into cheese sauce. Transfer to baking dish.

In a 6-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Stir in bread crumbs. Cook and stir constantly until bread crumbs are golden brown. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.

Bake uncovered, 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly.