Homemade Mac & Cheese 

4 TBSP butter

4 TBSP flour

2 cup milk

2 cup shredded cheese (I used cheddar, can use other varieties)

box of your favorite noodle shape

Make the cheese sauce:

1) In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

2) Add flour and whisk to combine.

3) Cook for 1 minute until mixture is slightly brown.

4) Add 1/3 cup milk and whisk until the mixture is smooth, continue to add mix 1/3 cup at a time.

5) Cook on medium-high heat until the mixture is thickened (about 3-5 minutes). Try not let it boil.

6) Once mixture is thick (sticks to the back of the spatula), reduce heat to low and add cheese. Whisk until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Taste and add more salt/seasoning if desired. 

**some optional seasoning: garlic salt or garlic powder or ground mustard 

7) Add cooked pasta to the pot of cheese sauce and stir until the sauce is evenly distributed.

8) Let the mac and cheese cool for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese sauce has thickened a little bit and sticks to the noodles. Serve warm!