mom’s mac cheese

8oz box macaroni
2 cups extra sharp cheddar, shredded
¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
¼ cup butter
½ cup flour
2 cups milk
salt & pepper

1. Preheat oven to 375°
2. Boil some water and cook the pasta for as long as the box says to
3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan, then remove from heat
4. Gradually stir in the flour
5. Then gradually stir in the milk, add salt & pepper to taste
6. Put sauce on medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly
7. In a casserole dish layer the pasta, sauce, and cheddar cheese repeatedly until all is used up.
8. Sprinkle top with parmesan cheese
9. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes

If you’re feeling creative, you can add various extras to this dish. I’ve tried mustard, Italian sausage, ham, and tomatoes. One at a time of course, not all together. If you’re the sort that likes the “everything goes meatlovers” kind of pizza, then go for it.