Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese

1 -16 oz package pasta, shape of your choice

3 tablespoons butter

4 green onions, chopped

2 tablespoons flour

1 cup heavy cream

1 1/2 cups milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

8 oz smoked gouda cheese, shredded

Bring large pot of salted water to a boil.  Add pasta and cook until al dente.  Drain.

Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.  Add green onions and allow onions to cook and soften.  Once onion is soft, stir flour into butter and onion mixture and cook, whisking, until a roux forms.  Slowly add milk and cream, whisking constantly until sauce is smooth and thickening.  Turn off heat.  Add salt, pepper and stir in cheese.

Add pasta to sauce mixture, stirring until pasta is coated.

Spray baking dish with pan release.  Transfer macaroni and cheese to baking dish.  Bake in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until heated through.

enjoy xo