Three-Cheese Macaroni

From "Celebrate Winter"

6 Tablespoons of butter

1/2 C all purpose flour

1 quart half and half

2 C grated Gruyere cheese

2 C grated white cheddar cheese

2 C grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp ground white pepper

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp salt

1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked

1 1/2 cups bread crumbs

2 tablespoons of butter, melted

1 tablespoon parsley flakes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 9x13 pan.

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually add half and half, whisking until smooth. Remove from heat; add cheeses, white pepper, nutmeg, and salt, stirring until cheeses are melted. Add macaroni, stirring well. Spoon macaroni mixture into prepared dish.

In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, melted butter and parsley flakes. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture evenly on top of macaroni. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.

I didn't use the bread crumbs (because I didn't have any) and it was still yummy!!