Foods101withDeronda

One of America's favorite comfort foods...MACARONI & CHEESE. Deronda demonstrates how easy and simple this delicious dish is to make. Use Velveeta cheese to MASTER this HOMEMADE MAC & CHEESE...you'll be glad you did!! ENJOY!! :)

HOMEMADE MAC & CHEESE

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 45 minutes from start to baking and finished.

1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked 5 Tablespoons butter 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 3/4 teaspoon onion powder 3 cup milk 12 ounces (3 cups) Velveeta Cheese, cubed 1/2 cup buttery crackers, crushed

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.

2. Add 4 tablespoons of butter to a 3-quart saucepan or heavy bottle skillet, over medium-high heat, until sizzling...stir in flour. Cook 30-40 seconds.

3. Add milk, pepper and garlic powder, reduce heat to medium-low, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thicken. Slowly whisk in cheese until melted.

4. Add cooked macaroni; mix well.

5. Transfer to ungreased 2-quart casserole baking pan.

In a small sauce pan or skillet.

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and add buttery cracker crumbles, over medium heat, cook for 2-3 minutes of until golden.

2. Sprinkle on top of Mac & Cheese.

Bake in preheated over for 30-35 minutes.

Serve immediately.

TIPS: Keep Mac & Cheese warm in 200 degree F. oven, covered, for up to 1 hour.

ENJOY!!!

-Deronda :)