Kerrie's homeade Macaroni and Cheese

I love Macaroni and Cheese! Who doesn't?!!?

 

 I prefer to make mine instead of the box kind. It's so simple and so good.

This is another thing that I make that you can freeze for a week or so.

1 16oz box Velveta Cheese

1 12oz package Elbow noodles. I use Skinner brand. I eat whole grain pasta but haven't tried it with this, yet.

Very small amt of Milk

2 tablespoons of butter

Pepper

Pot to cook in- http://www.target.com/p/rachael-ray-stainless-steel-covered-stockport-orange-handle-4-qt/-/A-13691068#prodSlot=medium_1_12&term=pot

This is about the size of my ancient-can't- find-online- pot.

 

 

Here is how I prepare it:

1) Boil noodles on the stove for about 10 to 12 minutes. Make sure you don't overcook them. Soggy Macaroni just isn't right. Add a little butter when they start to boil. Helps keep the noodles from sticking together.

Stir every few minutes.

Tip- http://tglowv.hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Keep-a-Pot-from-Boiling-Over-Pinterest-Possibilities-3 I don't ever seem to have this problem, but if you do- there you go!

2) In another saucepan- Pour just enough milk to almost cover the bottom and a tablespoon of butter. Too much milk can make this soggy. Again, with the soggy noddle's-gross.

3) Cut up your Velveta into small chunks and add into the saucepan

You need to stir often and cook on a low setting… even a "2" on my gas oven can cause this to burn quickly.

4) Drain your macaroni noodles when they are done. Remember, do not overcook them!

5) When your cheese sauce is almost completely melted, mix the noodles in. Mix together well and add some pepper. If it's not warm enough, continue to cook on low a few minutes, but please don't forget to stir.

It is done.

 ** Sometimes I add a little shredded cheese on top right before I take it off the oven!

 

 If you do happen to burn it the first time you make it, carefully pour out what you have into another bowl… the burned parts should remain in the bowl and you can scrape them out into the trash. I never put a lot of noodles down the sink, since it can cause your disposal to clog.

If you make and freeze ahead of time, keep it in a tightly sealed container.

Let defrost in your fridge overnight and heat for about 5 minutes (depends on your microwave!)

 

 So good, so very good. Add some broccoli if you want to add something healthy to it :P

 

Enjoy - Kerrie