Mac and Cheese from Scratch
Source of Recipe
Southern Living Magazine
Recipe Introduction
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Hands-on time:22 min.
Total time: 47 min.
List of Ingredients
2 cups milk
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
10 oz. block extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (optional)
16 oz. package elbow macaroni, cooked
Recipe
Preheat over to 400 degrees.
Microwave milk at HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes.
Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat.
Whisk in flour until smooth.
Cook whisking constantly, 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in warm milk and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened.
Whisk in salt, black pepper, 1 cup shredded cheese and, if desired, red pepper until smooth.
Stir in pasta.
Spoon pasta mixture into light greased 2-qt baking dish.
Top with remaining cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
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