GLORIFIED BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

This is some serious macaroni and cheese. Just reading the recipe alone will make you gain 3 pounds.

4 cups macaroni, uncooked

½ cup butter

¼ cup flour

1/8 tsp. salt

2 1/2 cups milk

1 cup cream

4 cups variety of shredded cheeses, including sharp cheddar

4 oz. (1/2 cup) Velveeta, cubed

1 cup plain bread crumbs

2 T. butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook the macaroni according to package directions, decreasing time to 3 minutes. Drain well. Meanwhile, melt butter in saucepan, blend in flour and salt. Cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk and cream. Cook until it simmers, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Gradually stir in cheese until almost melted. Gently stir in pasta. Pour into a lightly sprayed casserole (13 x 9 inch). Top with bread crumbs. Drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.