Mac & Cheese

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

4 T unsalted butter
2 T flour
2 c milk
1 c shredded cheddar
1/2 c shredded Parmesan
1/2 c shredded jack
1 pkg elbow macaroni
salt and pepper to taste

1. In a large sauce pan, put water on to boil for the noodles.

2. In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium high heat.

3. After the butter has stopped foaming, add the flour and stir constantly, to avoid scorching the rue (rue is a base for many sauces and gravies), for 2 minutes or until mixture is slightly brown.

4. While stirring, slowly add the milk. You may need to add more milk if sauce is still too thick. You must constantly stir this mixture to avoid burning the sauce.

5. After white sauce is heated and while still stirring, add in all of the cheeses, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and stir until cheese is melted.

6. Once the water for the noodles is boiling, cook noodles according to package directions.

7. Drain the noodles and combine with cheese sauce.

Note: You can take this a step further if you like and place this in a baking dish, top with buttered bread crumbs, and bake in a 375 degree oven for 15 minutes or until bread crumbs are browned. Also, this recipe is great with ham cubes or tuna in it. If I'm feeling spicy, I like to add green chile to the mix.

ENJOY!