Wehage Whoppin Mac and Cheese recipe by Tanja Wehage, winner of the Amateur Mac 'N Cheese Contest at the 2008 Taste of Tillamook County

Tanja Wehage's recipe won the Amateur Mac 'N Cheese Contest at the 2008 Taste of Tillamook County

Wehage Whoppin Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

1 bag large elbow noodles, cooked

1 1/2 lbs of Tillamook® Extra Sharp Special Reserve cheese, cubed

1 lb of Tillamook® Sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed

1/2 cup butter

4 Tbsp. of flour

1 Tbsp. mustard

1 Tsp. garlic

1 chicken bouillon cube

1 Tsp. Johnny's seasoning salt

Cooking Directions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Divide Cheese. Layer noodles and cubes of cheese in 13" x 9" pan. Set aside. In a medium saucepan melt butter. Add spices and flour. Allow to thicken and brown, add cheese and milk. Bring to a boil, pour over noodles. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.