Macaroni and Cheese

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Macaroni and cheese is the comfort food everyone loves anytime of the year and especially during the Holidays!  This is a very simple, yet rich and delicious macaroni and cheese recipe that only takes about 20 minutes to prepare and will feed a crowd!

Ingredients

• 1 lb - Jumbo Elbow Macaroni
• 4 TBS - Salted Butter
• 4 TBS - Flour
• 4 Cups - Whole Milk
• 1 tsp - Dry Mustard
• 3 Cups - Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 Cup - Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

• Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water for 8 minutes.
• Drain and toss with 2 TBS of the butter.
• In a large pan over medium heat melt 2 TBS.
• Then add flour and still until all of the butter is absorbed.
• Cook the flour and butter for 2-3 minutes stirring constantly.
• Slowly whisk in cold milk.
• Add salt, pepper and mustard.
• Continue to cook until slightly thickened 3-4 minutes.
• Add 2 Cups of cheddar and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
• Combine macaroni into the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly.
• Pour into a greased 9 x 13 greased casserole dish.
• Sprinkle remaining Cheddar & Pamesan cheese on top.
• Bake in a pre-heated 350º oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
• Let cook 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!