Easy Mac and Cheese...

Mac and Cheese.

Two simple words and yet so many different ways to prepare this delicious dish.

For years I've been making ONE recipe that I named Olivia's Mac and Cheese

because she loves it so much and I enjoy making my kids happy.

Awhile ago I found another recipe that I love just as much, only it's a little different.

And different can be good...

I found the recipe from one of my Foodie Friends, Michelle on her blog

From Calculus to Cupcakes

I've made it a few times and it's so easy and so delicious, it will soon become

a favorite of yours as well. 

Ingredients:

1 8 oz. package pasta
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
2 cups milk
3 cups (about 12 oz.) medium cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.    

Melt butter in a medium saucepan.  Remove from heat.  

Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and mustard and stir until smooth.  

Now add the milk and stir constantly until boiling. 

  

Remove from heat and stir in TWO cups of cheese.  

Reduce heat to low and continue to stir until everything is combined...  

Stir in pasta and pour into a baking dish. 

Sprinkle top with remaining cheese.  

Bake 15-20 minutes or until the cheese on top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly...

Thank you Michelle for a GREAT recipe...