Homemade Macncheese for School Lunch
Making this macncheese is three main steps: (1) making the noodles, (2) making the cheese sauce, and (3) combining the cheese sauce and noodles.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 C Elbow noodles (or a noodle of your choosing)
- 3 T Butter
- 3 T Flour
- 2 C Milk
- 3 C Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Noodles
- Prepare the noodles according to the package instructions.
- Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- While the noodles are cooking, proceed to the next step.
Step 2: Make the Cheese Sauce
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the flour to the melted butter and cook until golden brown, stirring regularly. It should take approximately 5 minutes.
- Add the milk and stir gently until the mixture becomes smooth and bubbly. This should be 5-8 minutes.
- Add the cheddar cheese and stir until evenly melted.
Step 3: Combine the noodles and sauce
- Add the drained noodles to the sauce pot. Stir until evenly combined.
- If you'd like, add salt & pepper to taste.