Saucy Macaroni and Cheese

My Ma always made this homemade mac-n-cheese when I was growing up. A bit more nutritious for you then the boxed type. A real comfort food! I love the flavor. I always double this recipe because we love the leftovers! Hope you do too! Try different shapes of pasta for fun!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 4  tablespoons butter or 4  tablespoons margarine
• 4  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2  cups milk (I like using whole milk)
• 1⁄2 lb extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
2. Make a sauce of the butter, flour, seasonings and milk.
3. Stir the cheese into the hot sauce.
4. Mix in the macaroni.
5. Turn into a buttered 1 1/2 qt.
6. glass casserole--about 7 1/2-inches across and 2 1/2-inches deep.
7. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 25 minutes or until a bit browned on top.
8. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.