HOLY Macaroni!! (Homemade of Course!)

I don't know if there is a better comfort food than macaroni & cheese. The cheesiness is enough to appease any cheese fanatic! Those boxed meals are so easy and convenient and I'm sure all of us have had times where this a fast fix for your hungry toddler and your teenage son needed an afternoon snack.   I found this recipe that I'm sure will detour the habit of those boxed meals! This recipe is made stovetop and takes only the amount of time you need to cook the noodles and whala!!  A creamy, irresistible homemade mac & cheese that the kids will sure love! Forget the kids, that the adults will for sure love!! I like to add my own spicy kick by sprinkling in some creole seasoning! MMMMM! 

Here's two mac & cheese recipes, the first is this simple stovetop recipe and the second is a baked casserole mac & cheese.

Stove Top Macaroni & Cheese

Serves: 4, prep 5, total 15
8 oz elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups cheddar cheeses, shredded

Directions:
1. Cook macaroni as directed on package
2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a separate saucepan. Add flour, salt, pepper. Gradually add in milk and bring to a light boil
3. Add in cheese & stir until melted
4. Pour over cooked noodles & enjoy.


Baked Macaroni & Cheese

16 ounces elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup flour
3 1/2 cups milk
1 lb cheese (can use cheddar or velveeta)

Directions:
1. Preheat over to 350 degrees
2. In a pan melt butter, add salt pepper flour & stir until smooth
3. Add milk and bring to a light boil. Allow to boil for 1 minute
4. Remove from and and add cheese, stir until melted
5. Pour sauce over noodles and mix together. Place mixture in a casserole dish, sprinkle top with breadcrumbs and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Enoy and remember... homemade just tastes better.