Monday, January 5, 2009

Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:
1 package shredded cheddar cheese
1 package shredded cheese of your choice
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
1 package macaroni (elbows, ziti, penne)
bread crumbs

1. Boil water in large pot for pasta and set the oven for 350o Fahrenheit.
2. In a small saucepan, melt butter and add milk.
3. When the milk and butter are hot, slowly add 1/2 package of each of the cheeses while stirring.
4. Strain the pasta and pour into a large baking pan.
5. Slowly pour the melted cheese mixture over the pasta and stir. Add the rest of the cheese to the pan and stir.
6. Sprinkle some cheese over the top with breadcrumbs.
7. Bake for 10 minutes with aluminum foil over the dish, then bake for 10 minutes without.

This super-simple recipe yields delicious results. It only takes about 40 minutes including cooking time to prepare. Low-fat cheeses may be substituted, but they don't melt as well!