Easy Macaroni and Cheese
By: Anonymous
Published: Sunday, December 6, 2009 - 10:40pm

Ingredients




3 T. butter
3 T. flour
2 C milk
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

Preparation

1 Melt butter in a large sauce pan; stir in flour until smooth. 2 Cook, stirring, over low heat for 3 min. 3 Gradually stir in milk until smooth. 4 Add shredded cheese; stir constantly, over low heat, until thickened - about 10 min. 5 Cook elbows al dente [8 min] then drain. 6 Combine cheese sauce and pasta, then add the reserved 1/2 C of sharp cheese. 7 Transfer to a buttered 9x13" baking dish. 8 Bake @ 350F for 25-30 minutes.

About


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