freedom moose, the trick to good mac & cheese is to melt your cheese sauce over low heat first, then pour it over your cooked pasta and bake.
I use 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (plus 1 additional cup for topping), 2 T. butter, 3 T. flour & 2 c. milk. Melt the butter & flour and stir for a few minutes, then gradually add the milk, keep stirring, then your cheese. Constant stirring & low heat make it smooth & creamy. Pour it into a baking dish over 8 oz. of dry pasta that has been cooked al dente. Then add another cup of cheddar to the top. Bake it uncovered to brown the top. I bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until the top is nice & toasty.
Thank you!!!! I'll try it this week.