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!
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
Instructions
- 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.