Who knew macaroni and cheese could be almost as easy as making it from the box? I have made homemade Mac & Cheese before but it usually involves butter and flour and making a roux. Then baking it to thicken up the sauce. Multiple pots and a baking dish means more mess. Anyways, I found what I thought was a brilliant idea and built my own recipe around it for the flavours I like.
The brilliant idea? Cook the macaroni in the milk! Genius.
So, take your milk and add the pasta. Cook over medium heat about 20 minutes. Stir lots. Try not to let it boil, if it does it might thicken too quick but then all you have to do is add a little more milk. When the milk is hot add a squirt of mustard. I know that is very technical, but I was trying to make less dishes not more. Once your pasta is cooked through then add the cheese and paprika and onion powder. Stir until all the cheese is melty and eat immediately. For some kick sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top. (That last ingredient is just for me, too spicy for the kids, but so delicious!)
Enjoy.
Mama's Mac & Cheese
2 1/4 cups milk
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 squirt mustard
1 cup shredded mild cheddar
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp onion powder
Sprinkle red pepper flakes (totally optional)
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