Cooking & Recipes : Homemade Mac and Cheese

Homemade Mac and Cheese

 Ingredients :

    8 ounces uncooked 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

    2 tablespoons butter

    1/2 cup bread crumbs

    1 pinch paprika


Method :
 
1). Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.
   
2). In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux.

3). 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. Put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
   
4). Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika.
  
5). Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve.

Preparation      20 mins
Cooking            30 mins
READY IN       50 mins