Easy Mac and Cheese

MACARONI AND CHEESE

This was seriously so easy and yummy. I made a few modifications from the recipe I was trying because it was what I had in my cupboards. This was the first time I tried this recipe and I loved it!

2 C uncooked elbow macaroni (I used ziti because that's what I had)

2 C milk

1 TBSP butter

1/2 tsp mustard powder (I used actual mustard because I didn't have mustard powder and it worked)

1 tsp salt

a dash of nutmeg

1 1/2 C grated cheese plus more for topping (I used Mexican cheese blend because we always have that on hand)

Bread crumbs for topping (optional)

*Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish. Place raw macaroni in a colander and rinse quickly. Let drain and place in a medium saucepan along with milk, butter, mustard powder and nutmeg. On medium heat, slowly bring saucepan ingredients to a simmer while frequently stirring the macaroni. This will keep the macaroni from sticking together. Don't leave the stove! The milk will boil very quickly and you don't want it running over. Once mixture comes to a simmer, immediately turn down heat to low. The macaroni will slowly cook in the milk. Continue stirring macaroni frequently so macaroni cooks evenly. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until milk has been absorbed. Stir in cheese until it has mixed in evenly. It doesn't need to be completely melted. Turn off heat and place macaroni in prepared dish. Sprinkle with a handful of cheese and bread crumbs. Bake for about 10 minutes until cheese on top has been melted and bread crumbs are golden brown.