Macaroni and Cheese

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook based on the packaged instructions (around 7-8 minutes). In a large bowl, mix together the grated cheeses. In a large pot, add unsalted butter and heat over medium heat until melted. Once melted, whisk in all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute while stirring often. Gradually stream in whole milk and heavy cream while whisking. Once thickened, add in the mixed grated cheeses (1.5 cups at a time) and whisk until melted and combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drain macaroni and pour into the cheese sauce and fold together. Coat thoroughly. Grab your cast iron pan, add in half of the cheesy macaroni followed by the remaining grated cheese and the other half of macaroni. Optionally toss the remaining grated cheese with chopped thyme and add to the top layer of the macaroni. Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes.