Homemade Mac n Cheese

This is one of my favorite meals to make because it's so easy...and it's a big hit with the kids!

Homemade Mac n Cheese...

Ingredients

-2 cups elbow macaroni

-2 Tbsp margarine

-2 Tbsp flour

-1 tsp dry mustard

-1 tsp salt (optional)

-2 cups milk

-2 cups shredded cheese (any kind or mixed...i mix different cheeses, I'll explain later)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook macaroni and drain. 

While the macaroni is cooking...in another pan melt butter. When completely melted...add flour, salt, and dry mustard. Mix together until it's a paste.

Add milk. If you want it more cheesy just add 1 1/2 cups milk. If you want it more creamy add 2 cups milk... When the paste is all dissolved (I use a whisk to break it up), add the shredded cheese. The directions only call for cheddar cheese, but I mix different kinds of cheeses, I think it gives it a little more flavor. I usually do a combination of cheddar, mozzarella, and taco cheeses (I have used sharp in the combination too before). For me, it's just whatever I have in the fridge. All the cheeses combined should still add to 2 cups. 

Stir in the cheese until it's all melted. Stirring consistently so the cheese doesn't burn.

Mix in the macaroni.

Pour in a 2-qt casserole dish. Top with cheese (for this I usually just use the cheddar, but any kind is fine) You can also top with bread crumbs and sprinkle paprika. Both ways are good. (I usually just sprinkle cheese on top because it's easier.)

Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20, or when cheese is melted and bubbly around the edges.

Enjoy!! This is a big hit in our house. It's my go to recipe since it's so good and easy!