Time for a recipe!

Classic Baked Macaroni & Cheese

(1) 8oz box elbow mac
2 TB butter
2 TB flour
2 Cups Milk
(1) 8oz block sharp cheddar cheese (or preshredded, of course!)
1 TSP salt
1/2 TSP pepper


1. prepare pasta & keep warm
2. melt butter over med-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly for 2 minutes. gradually whisk in milk & cook (whisking constantly) for 5 min or until thickened (usually is a tad longer for me..) Remove from heat.
3. stir in salt, pepper, 1 CUP shredded cheese, & cooked pasta
4. spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt baking dish; top w/ remaining 1 cup of cheese
5. bake at 400 degrees for 20min or until bubbly. let stand 10min before serving.