This is my grandfather’s Mac ‘n Cheese recipe — passed down to my mom — passed down to me — and someday to be passed down to munchkin.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 C macaroni
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 C grated cheddar cheese*
2 T flour
1 1/4 C milk (optional use 1 egg & 2 C milk instead)
2 T butter
Recipe:
1. Melt butter; blend in flour & salt
2. Add mild and cook. Stir constantly until thick.
3. Add cheese and stir until thick and melted.
4. Cook macaroni as directed on pkg**
5. Combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce in buttered casserole dish.
6. Sprinkle top with cracker crumbs.***
7. Bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees F.****
Serves 4
* I use a blend of different cheeses
** If planning on freezing, slightly undercook the pasta
*** I use a blend of Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning instead
**** If freezing for later, do not bake until you are ready to serve.
Additional notes: I usually make a triple or quadruple batch, so I can freeze a couple for later.
