We have homemade macaroni & cheese with every important meal – Thanksgiving, Christmas, Birthdays or just to show someone you care. Grandma Caress makes it and the grandkids love it, and the grown-ups usually request it with, “Well I’m not sure so and so (insert 2 year olds name) would eat anything except Grandma’s mac & cheese, so we better make it.”
Method & Ingredients:
1 -Grease 9 x 13 pan
2 -1 lb. pkg. large elbow noodles cooked & drained
3 -In a sauce pan: Add 4 Tbsp. flour to 2 cups cold milk – stir with whisk.
4 – Add 4 Tbsp. butter – cook on medium heat.
5 – Stirring constantly – add 1 cup cheddar cheese & bring to a boil for 1 minute.
6 – Add salt & pepper to taste.
7 – Add noodles & sauce to pan – top with 3 cups cheddar cheese & paprika.
8 – Bake at 350 degrees uncovered for 30 minutes or until bubbly.