Recipe: "Not From A Box" Mac N Cheese

Since I have a toddler at home and I have a full time job, I am trying to find ways to incorporate homecooked meals that don't take a lot of time. I am trying more and more to go away from processed box dinners and go towards cooking from scratch at least twice a week. So, I decided to try giving my family a homemade version of the usual box mac n cheese. Here is what I came up with:

"Not From a Box Mac N Cheese"

Ingredients:

1 box Macaroni Noodles (dry)

 Cheese Sauce:

1 stick of butter

1 2/3 C. Milk

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1/4 C. Pepperjack Cheese

1 tsp. Ground Dry Mustard

4 Tbsp. Flour

Directions:

Cook Macaroni Noodles as directed on the box.

I used the new Skinner "Quick Cook" Macaroni Style noodles.

 They took I think about 3 minutes to make.

 In a medium sized saucepan, melt the stick of butter over medium heat.

 Once melted, add your flour one tablespoon at a time until fully incorporated.

 Once your flour is cooked through, add your milk, salt, and dry mustard until combined.

Cook for about 5 minutes.

 Add in your shredded cheddar and pepperjack cheeses until melted into sauce. 

Cook for another 5 minutes.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Pour sauce over macaroni noodles.

 Top with a bit more shredded cheese.

Result: The family thoroughly enjoyed it! This will become a staple in our household.

Tips: If you like it even spicier, I would add a 1/8 tsp. of cayanne pepper. (I'm not that brave)

Enjoy!