Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese #SundaySupper
By: Flour On My Face
Published: Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 8:22am

Ingredients




1 16 ounce box of Elbow Macaroni
1 16 ounce block of Medium Cheddar Cheese
3 cups milk
1 stick of unsalted butter
6 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Preparation

1 Grate the cheese and set aside. 2 Cook macaroni as per manufacturers directions. 3 Melt 6 tbs butter in a medium sauce pan over medium low heat. 4 Slowly sprinkle flour over the melted butter and whisk into a thick paste, about 3 minutes. 5 Slowly pour one cup of milk into the flour and butter, whisking to break up any lumps. Add salt and pepper and mix. 6 Add remaining milk, continue to whisk. Turn heat up to medium. 7 Cook sauce, whisking to prevent scorching for about five minutes or until thickened. 8 When pasta is done cooking drain well and set aside. 9 Melt the remaining two tablespoons of butter and stir into the bread crumbs. 10 Assemble the macaroni and cheese by layering the sauce, cheese and macaroni in a baking dish or individual oven safe bowls. 11 Top with breadcrumbs and bake at 400 for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the macaroni and cheese is bubbling. 12 Cool about 10 minutes before serving. Makes about 6-8 servings. 13 This recipe may be divided in half if you need smaller portions.

About

Old fashioned macaroni cheese is a warm and delicious comfort food for many families. It is so worth the extra effort. Enjoy!