Friday, September 17, 2010

homemade mac and cheese

this is the recipe we love. from recipes.com

1 8oz pkg macaroni pasta
2 cups grated extra sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 cups milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2-3 tbs all-purpose flour
2 tbs butter or margarine
1/2 cup bread crumbs
paprika

cook macaroni according to the package directions. drain.
in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. stir in enough flour to make a roux. add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly.
stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and he sauce is a little thick. put macaroni in a large casserole dish and pour sauce over macaroni. stir well.
melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. add breadcrumbs and brown. spread over macaroni and cheese to cover. sprinkle with a little paprika.
bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. serve.

we omit the breadcrumb portion and just go for the saucy stuff!

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