Creamy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

My family's favorite macaroni and cheese - cooked on top of the stove rather than baked! It's flavor is enhanced by the addition of prepared mustard. Little children love it because it's so creamy and cheese-y. For potlucks, make ahead and reheat in microwave, stirring, just before carrying to dinner.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  cups macaroni, cooked according to package directions
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1 1⁄2-2  cups  whole milk or 1 1⁄2-2  cups skim milk
• 2  tablespoons prepared mustard
• 12 -16  ounces  shredded cheddar cheese (medium , sharp or extra-sharp, 3-4 cups)

Directions

1. In skillet on medium heat, melt butter; quickly whisk in flour to form a paste.
2. Immediately add milk, whisking constantly, to form a smooth medium white sauce.
3. Cook until mixture gnently boils and sauce thickens, adding a little more milk to make the sauce the consistency of gravy.
4. Add mustard and cheese, stirring to mix.
5. Cook until cheese melts and sauce is creamy.
6. Reduce heat to low and add macaroni, stirring to mix well and heat macaroni.
7. Serve.