Super Cheesey Macaroni and Cheese

My grandkids love macaroni and cheese and homemade is the best!
This recipe makes a big batch! Perfect side dish for a crowd.

Ingredients

12 ounces box of elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup 1/2 and 1/2
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/2 can condensed cream of cheddar soup
4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse.
Melt butter over medium heat in large saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes while stirring.
Slowly whisk in milk, 1/2 and 1/2, mustard powder and onion powder. Cook over medium heat while stirring until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and 3 cups of cheddar cheese. Add soup.
Combine cheese mixture with elbow macaroni. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch pan. Top with remaining one cup of cheddar cheese.
Bake 15 minutes or until bubbly. Do not overcook. Cool 10 - 15 minutes before serving.

This recipe was adapted from "Spend with Pennies" website.