For the Ladies
1 December 1998
Chickmagnet Macaroni and Cheese
12 oz. macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
(plus a little more for the baking dish)
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups whole milk
2.5 - 3 cups grated cheese
(about half cheddar, half Monterey Jack.)
Preparations: Butter the inside of a casserole dish. Preheat oven to 350° F.
Macaroni: Cook the macaroni according to package directions. It should be al dente, not limp. Sample macaroni occasionally to see if it's cooked enough. When it is, drain and set aside. It doesn't matter if the macaroni gets cold while you make the sauce.
Sauce: Melt the butter on low heat in a saucepan. When butter is melted, sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly with a fork or wire whisk.
Then slowly add the milk, stirring well. Don't let the sauce boil but keep it hot enough to melt cheese. Then stir in the cheese and stir well.
Final assembly and baking: Put the macaroni in the buttered casserole dish. Pour the sauce over it. Bake at 350° F for 30-35 minutes or until it looks and smells right.