Aunt Sue's Cheesy Noodles

xraypinky's Note:

Old Fashioned mac 'n cheese. The Lehman family favorite. A simple recipe that is always a hit at carry ins--especially with the little ones.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine
• 2 cups milk
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 lb Velveeta cheese
• 16 ounces egg noodles

Toppings of your choice if you wish

• buttered bread crumbs or French-fried onions

Directions:

1. Boil the noodles in water, just until tender. Don't overdo it or they get mushy. Drain and set noodles aside.
2. In a large pot melt the butter over medium-high heat.
3. Gradually add the milk, constantly stirring. Reduce the heat a little.
4. Slowly add in the flour, and keep stirring.
5. Cut the Velveeta into small chunks, and add to the sauce mixture, stir until melted; remove from heat.
6. Add the noodles to the sauce mixture. Mix until evenly coated.
7. Pour into a well greased glass 9x13-inch pan.
8. Bake at 350°F for about 35 to 45 minutes, depending on your preference and your topping choice.

Reviews

[Nursebarb]

This was very good - I found the recipe when I wanted to make mac and cheese but only had noodles...it was easy and the sauce was just the right consistency - made a very nice dish. -------thanks!