Day 9 - Homemade Mac & Cheese Kids Love

Mac & Cheese Kids Crave (from The Food Nanny)

1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (I use shell shapes!)
3 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 c. milk
2 c. shredded Cheddar or Colby cheese

Preheat oven to 350 and lightly grease a square baking dish.

Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Blend in the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the milk; cook and stir until the mixture is thick and bubbly. Decrease the heat to low and add the cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted.

Combine the cheese sauce with the macaroni and place in the prepared baking dish. Bake 35-40 minutes or until heated through.