Sunday afternoon mac & cheese
This is one of my favorite lunches. I especially love to eat it on a Sunday afternoon!
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
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F
2. cook elbow macaroni according to the box
3. In a sauce pan melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat
4. Stir in enough flour to make a roux
5. slowly add milk to the roux, stirring constantly
6. add in cheeses and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and sauce is a little thick
7. put your elbow macaroni into large casserole dish
8.pour sauce over elbow macaroni, stir well
9. melt 2 table spoons butter in a skillet over medium heat
10. add breadcrumbs and pour over you mac & cheese
11. sprinkle paprika over your dish
12. cook in the oven for 30 minutes
And enjoy!