creamy macaroni and cheese from scratch, millie's

Name: Creamy Macaroni and Cheese from Scratch, Millie's
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) real butter; 2 tablespoon(s) flour; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground mustard powder; 1/2 quart(s) milk; 1 cup(s) sharp cheddar, shredded; 1/2 pound(s) velveeta, cubed; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) white pepper; 8 ounce(s) pasta of choice

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Millie Johnson

Valley Head, AL

Updated on Dec 27, 2012

Nothing says good home cooking like homemade macaroni and cheese ! I start with a simple beshamel sauce (fancy for cream sauce) and add velveeta and cheddar. This is a family favorite recipe. My nephew says it's the best mac and cheese he's ever had ! Sometimes I make extra cheese sauce that I use for broccoli and cheese or broccoli and rice casserole for other meals later in the week.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons real butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard powder
1/2 quart milk
1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
1/2 pound velveeta, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
8 ounces pasta of choice

How To Make creamy macaroni and cheese from scratch, millie's

Step 1

Pour pasta into salted boiling water and cook per instructions.

Step 2

While pasta is cooking, cube velveeta and measure out cheddar. Set aside.
Step 3

In medium pot over med. heat add butter and melt. Add flour, salt and white pepper, stirring with a whisk. Cook for a couple of minutes. You do not want to brown ! Add ground mustard powder and stir in well.
Step 4

Add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil. Add cheeses and reduce heat to low. Stir till all the cheese is melted. Add more milk if too thick.
Step 5

Drain pasta and add to cheese sauce.Mix gently. Taste to see if you need to add more seasoning. Pour into serving bowl and enjoy.
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