Favorite Recipes
Homemade Mac-n-Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 oz. uncooked pasta, any shape
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1/4 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Dash or more of pepper
- 2 c. milk
- 2 c. shredded cheese, cheddar or whatever type you'd like
- Chopped veggies, optional, such as artichokes, broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, and/or peas
- Chopped meat, optional, such as pulled pork, ham, and/or bacon
- Barbecue sauce, optional
Topping Options
- 1 c. panko bread crumbs
- 1 c. crushed ritz crackers
- 1/4 c. melted butter to combine with bread crumbs or crackers
- 1 c. shredded cheese
- Chopped green onions
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
- Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
- Add cheese a small amount at a time and stir until melted.
- Add pasta and stir until coated.
- If you'd like, you can make this into a baked dish: you can layer the mac-n-cheese with veggies and/or meats, in a greased 9x13 pan.
- Also, you can top with desired topping(s).
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 min. or until bubbly.