Comfort Food

I appreciate a good box of macaroni and cheese as much as the next mom, but sometimes I just have to have the real thing!
Homemade mac & cheese can be as simple as a white sauce (butter/flour/milk) & Velveeta, but I REALLY like this recipe I found in the Mar/Apr 2007 Simple & Delicious. The flavors blend together so yummily. Is that a word? It is now.
Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cup milk
8 oz. Velveeta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Boil macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in sour cream, Velveeta, Parmesan cheese, salt, mustard and pepper until cheese is melted and smooth. Drain macaroni; toss with cheddar cheese. Transfer to a greased 3 qt. baking dish. Add cream sauce and mix well. Bake uncovered at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
If your kids are like mine, it might take awhile for them to develop an appreciation of the "real" thing. If they never do, no problem. There will just be more for you!