Macaroni & Cheese

Someone asked me once if Macaroni & Cheese was a "Black Thing."   Well...Macaroni itself is an Italian delicacy...But the baked part and the cheese may indeed be a "Black thing".  It has long been a staple of  so called Southern Cuisine (Soul Food)  We might debate this issue for quite some time...But what is universally agreed is that it is good food...and here is a recipe for it!

INGREDIENTS:


box elbow macaroni (about 16 ounces)

1-1/2 pounds shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup whole milk

1 stick butter, unsalted and softened

a pinch of salt

pepper to taste

Cookware and Utensils:

1 large boiling pot

1 baking casserole

1 measuring cup

DIRECTIONS:

Soften your butter using your microwave. Microwave the butter on low for about 60 to 90 seconds. You only want to soften the butter, therefore check the butter every 10 to 15 seconds to ensure it doesn't melt.

Boil your elbow macaroni according to package instructions.

Place cooked and drained macaroni in your casserole dish. Add softened butter, milk, pinch of salt, pepper to taste and one pound of shredded cheddar cheese. Gently mix to blend the ingredients. Layer the top of your macaroni with the remaining cheese, about 1/2 pound.

Bake macaroni with cheese at 350 degrees for about 1 hour. The top layer will turn golden brown when the macaroni is ready. Do not allow your mac and cheese to dry out.

Enjoy!