Homemade Mac and Cheese


Once the kids see that we are having mac and cheese for dinner, 
there are always whoops for joy. 
We actually all love this dish, I serve it with a side salad and it makes a wonderful dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 1 package of elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • pepper and garlic salt


  • Crumb topping:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 pinch paprika


Directions

  1. Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.

  2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter or margarine 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 the sauce is a little thick. 

  3. Add the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce. Stir well and transfer to a casserole dish. 

  4. Melt butter or margarine and a pic of paprkia in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. 

      Spread the crumb topping over the mac and cheese. 

  1. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

      Thats it, enjoy.