Macaroni and Cheese – #southerncomfort
Colder temps means more casserole type, southern comfort food. Dump the box and try making this from scratch instead.
Ingredients
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (10-oz.) block extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
1/2 (16-oz.) package elbow macaroni, cooked
Directions
Whisk flour into butter
Preheat oven to 400°. 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.
Whisk in warm milk
Gradually whisk in warm milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened.
Whisk in cheese
Whisk in salt, black pepper, 1 cup shredded cheese, and, if desired, red pepper until smooth; stir in pasta. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
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This is one of my favourite foods, great recipe! I came to explore your page after “meeting” you on twitter. Lots to see here!