Quick Mac & Cheese

Stop eating that boxed stuff! 

Here is a recipe for some really really fast and easy Mac & Cheese, and that is what I shall call this recipe.

Really Fast and Easy Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 pound of elbow macaroni (any fun shape)
• 1 1/2 cups of milk
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded cheese or more depending on how cheesy you want it (you can use Cheddar  Colby  Monterrey Jack, whatever you prefer)
• 1/4 teaspoon of mustard powder

If you want to make this a meal, add some chicken or ham if you want, you can throw some steamed veggies in there too.

Instructions

1. Follow the package directions for your pasta, drain and set aside. (Reserve a little of the liquid in a bowl just in case you need it later.)
2. In the saucepan used for the pasta, warm the milk on medium low heat. Whisk in the flour a little at a time to reduce lumps. Whisk continuously for about 4 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
3. Reduce heat to low and slowly add cheese about a half a cup at a time (just eyeball this, no need for a measuring cup). Then add the salt and mustard powder. Keep stirring until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.
4. Remove from heat and toss noodles into the pot and stir until well incorporated. If it is too thick you can add a little bit of the reserved pasta water if needed. At this point you can add your cooked chicken or ham or any other add ins you would like to make this a meal.