Thomas's Mac and Cheese · North Coast Co-op

Ingredients

• ½ lb uncooked elbow macaroni, about 1 ½ cups
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups milk, any kind
• 3/4 cup half and half
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese *
• 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese.
• (Optional) 6-12 cloves of freshly minced garlic
• (Optional) Bacon
• (Optional) Onions
• (Optional) Panko
• (Optional) Pesto
• (Optional) Shaved Truffle
• (Optional) Gold Flakes