simple mac & cheese

simple mac & cheese

ingredients

• 1 8 oz. package elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
• 8 oz. of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

instructions

1. Prepare a two-quart baking dish with cooking spray, butter, oil, or something similar. Also preheat the oven to 400 degrees, please.
2. Cook the macaroni as indicated and keep it warm.
3. Melt butter in a large pan and whisk in flour until smooth. Cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Whisk in milk a little at a time and keep cooking and whisking for 5 minutes or until the butter-flour-milk has thickened. Remove from heat, then stir in salt, black and red pepper, only one cup of the shredded cheese, and the cooked pasta.
4. Spoon the whole mess into the baking dish and top with the remaining cup of shredded cheese.
5. Put it in the oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly, then take it out and let it sit for 10 minutes.
6. NOW EAT IT