What's one of the most common foods that your kids ask for? Mac and Cheese seems to always be at the top of the list. Did you realize that making homemade mac and cheese is pretty darn easy? Almost as easy as making the boxed kind and it's so creamy and delicious! The key word in this recipe is CHEESE, there's a LOT of cheese because you can't go wrong with more!

My kids love this recipe, it's just a basic homemade Mac and Cheese but we have had it as a meal because it's so yummy! It would make a great side dish at potlucks, holidays or just a regular dinner! Check out how easy it is to make!

How to Make Basic Homemade Mac and Cheese

Ingredients You Need

8 oz dry pasta
3 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoon flour
1¼ cups milk, heated
1 cup shredded cheese
salt + pepper

Instructions

Step 1 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook your pasta according to the directions.

Step 2 - In a second medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat

Step 3 - After the butter is completely melted, add the flour and whisk into the butter. Continue to whisk for about 6 minutes or until the mixture darkens slightly.

Step 4 - Pour ½ cup of the heated milk into the saucepan and whisk to break up the butter and flour mixture.

Step 5 - Add the rest of the milk and cook until the sauce has thickened

Step 6 - Reduce the head and mix in the shredded cheese and stir until it's melted and smooth

Step 7 - Pour over the cooked noodles and toss together. Add Salt and Pepper to taste.

Doesn't this look creamy and delicious? I added a few chives on top to give it a little more flavor. I love chives on everything really so I figured you couldn't' go wrong by adding them!

Homemade Mac and Cheese

Chantelle DeJager

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Instructions
Step 1 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook your pasta according to the directions.
Step 2 - In a second medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat
Step 3 - After the butter is completely melted, add the flour and whisk into the butter. Continue to whisk for about 6 minutes or until the mixture darkens slightly.
Step 4 - Pour ½ cup of the heated milk into the saucepan and whisk to break up the butter and flour mixture.
Step 5 - Add the rest of the milk and cook until the sauce has thickened
Step 6 - Reduce the head and mix in the shredded cheese and stir until it's melted and smooth
Step 7 - Pour over the cooked noodles and toss together. Add Salt and Pepper to taste.