Easy Macaroni and Cheese

Photo: rewolf

Ingredients

1/4 t. salt

1/2 t. pepper

1 lb. elbow macaroni

3/4 lb. American cheese, shredded

1/2 lb. sharp cheddar, shredded, 1/2 C reserved

Melt butter in a large sauce pan; stir in flour until smooth.

Cook, stirring, over low heat for 3 min.

Gradually stir in milk until smooth.

Add shredded cheese; stir constantly, over low heat, until thickened - about 10 min.

Cook elbows al dente [8 min] then drain.

Combine cheese sauce and pasta, then add the reserved 1/2 C of sharp cheese.

Transfer to a buttered 9x13" baking dish.

Bake @ 350F for 25-30 minutes.

This was my Mom's recipe, but may have come from her mother.

6.0 -8 servings

Sunday, December 6, 2009 - 10:40pm

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