I made a 13X9 pan of mac and cheese tonight. It's really simple
4 cups of milk (warmed in one pot)
Melt a stick of butter and 1/2 cup of flour to make a roux - cook for a few minutes
Pour in the 4 cups of milk, stirring constantly (preferably with a wisk)
stir until it starts to thicken up.
Add 3 cups of cheese of your choice. Preferrably Cheddar, (mild and sharp)
Stir a few minutes until all done. turn off heat
1 lb of macaroni. Whatever you want.. shells, elbows, etc. Cook to before al dente
strain. Pour mac into the 13x9. Then pour the cheese sauce and mix. I then take the left over cup of cheese and sprinkle it on top.
Put in the oven for 450 for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Eat for the next three days .