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Macaroni and Cheese

This isn't one of the fancy Mac n' Cheese with 6 or 7 cheese; this is the Mac n' Cheese that I made for my boys when they were growing up. This has 2 cheeses, American and Cheddar. See, not sophisticated, just a simple recipe that everyone will love! When I made this for my boys I used Velveeta.....Yes!!! Haha! Still do and you can too!

Perfect comfort food! Great by itself, or a side dish with main course comfort foods like fried chicken, meatloaf, chicken fried stead.....You have to try this!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

3 cups elbow macaroni (I like the large)
salted water
3 tbsp flour
3 tbsp butter
3 1/2 cups milk (I like to use whole milk in recipes)
2 cups american cheese or Velveeta, diced
1 cup cheddar, grated (medium or sharp)
Salt and pepper to taste
buttered bread crumbs, optional

Method

Cook macaroni in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In the meantime, melt the butter in a large saucepan and add the flour, making a roux. Cook for a minute or 2 to get the raw flour taste out. Add the milk and whisk together to insure no lumps. Bring to a boil and thicken the sauce. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Check for salt and pepper. Add the cooked macaroni and combine. Transfer to a buttered casserole or individual casserole dish. I add buttered bread crumbs and place under your broiler just to brown on the top.!! Serve immediately or can be frozen for later.