Homemade Mac N’ Cheese

By Hope Bidegainberry on July 2, 2018

National Mac N’ Cheese Day is on July 14th-it’s just right around the corner! There’s no better way to celebrate than make this delicious homemade mac n’ cheese! Your family will surely love this dish!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces of uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 cups of shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cups of milk
• 1/4 cup of butter
• 2 1/2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1/2 cup of bread crumbs
• 1 pink of paprika

Directions

1. Cook macaroni according to the package directions.
2. Drain.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter or margarine over medium heat.
4. Stir in enough flour to make a roux.
5. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly.
6. Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick.
7. Put macaroni in a large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni.
8. Stir well.
9. Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat.
10. Add bread crumbs and brown.
11. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover.
12. Sprinkle with a little paprika
13. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
14. Serve!