THE BEST MACARONI AND CHEESE

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According to my son, this is 'the best Mac 'n' cheese". I hope if you try this, you'll enjoy it. The cook time includes cooking the pasta. Posted October 24th 2005.

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt
2 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cups milk
2 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2-3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, heat water over medium heat until water is a rolling boil.
  • Add pasta and cook until pasta is "al dente", or fork tender.
  • Drain, do not rinse.
  • In the same pan as you cooked pasta, add flour and milk.
  • Stir with whisk until slightly thickened.
  • Add salt, pepper, and Velveeta, stir until cheese is melted.
  • Pour pasta into sauce, mixing well.
  • Pour into a sprayed 8 x 8-inch dish.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired.
  • Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.8, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 25.9, Sodium 721.2, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 11.5

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