Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup mild cheddar (shredded)
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• Extra cheese and paprika for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x13 baking dish.
2. Cook macaroni 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain.
3. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
4. Gradually add milk and cream, whisking until smooth.
5. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat. Stir in 4 cups sharp cheddar until melted.
7. Temper eggs: slowly add 1/2 cup hot cheese sauce to eggs while whisking.
8. Stir egg mixture back into the sauce.
9. Add mustard, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
10. Fold in cooked macaroni and mild cheddar.
11. Pour into prepared dish. Top with extra cheese and paprika.
12. Bake 35-45 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.