Stove Top Cheddar Mac

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook the macaroni until al dente; drain in a colander.
2. 2
   In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. 3
   Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. 4
   Gradually whisk in the warmed half-and-half and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is steaming hot and thick, about 4 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar until melted.
6. 6
   Stir in the cooked macaroni and season to taste with salt.