Bev's Mac and Cheese

Use your microwave to cook up a simple, creamy sauce of milk, flour, butter and shredded Cheddar cheese to pour over cooked macaroni. Try experimenting with different varieties of cheese to make this homey dish your own.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 314 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup elbow macaroni

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk, flour and salt and pepper to taste; whisk or beat until smooth. Add butter and cheese; microwave on high for 5 minutes and whisk until smooth. Microwave for an additional 4 to 5 minutes and whisk or beat until smooth and no lumps remain.

Step 3

Add cooked pasta to mixture; stir and serve.