We are going to a potluck on Easter Sunday. The host is providing ham and rolls and there will be a number of kids there so I volunteered to make macaroni and cheese. Because I want the kids to eat it I kept the recipe very simple. My six year old approves! I am deliberating whether or not to bake it - I will probably just put it in the oven long enough to warm it and not really cook it. It came out great just from being made on the stovetop.
This recipe was for a big crowd so I would scale it down by at least half if you are making it for a family and want some leftovers for lunch or to freeze.
Ingredients:
- 2 boxes pasta shells (I used regular pasta but if I was making for my family alone I would have used whole grain shells)
- 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup)
- 4 Tbsp flour (I used white whole wheat because that's all I have)
- 1 1/2 cups (I used whole dairy milk)
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt
- ~ 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (We buy a block and shred ourselves in the food processor)
If I was making for my family or adults I would have added some ground pepper, maybe some mustard and some veggies and breadcrumbs on top but for a potluck with kids I kept it straight up!
Directions:
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the pasta box. I ended up cooking one box at a time in boiling salted water for 8 minutes before draining and putting all the cooked pasta in an extra large disposable baking dish. Using the same saucepan rinsed out I melted the stick of butter over medium heat. I turned the heat down and added the flour, one tablespoon at a time, stirring until absorbed. I then added the milk a little bit at a time to keep the thick consistency of the roux. I added garlic powder and salt and stirred until blended. I then added the cheese about a cup at a time until completely melted. When done I poured the cheese sauce over the cooked pasta and stirred until all the noodles were coated. I put in the refrigerator covered and will put in the oven to warm at 350 before it will be served.
The meltedbutter, adding one Tbsp flour at a time
Adding the milk slowly and stirring constantly
Adding the shredded cheese
Sitrring until it melts
The cooked pasta
Adding the cheese sauce
Stirring until it's all incorporated. Ready to just be warmed up and devoured!
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