Yummy Mac and Cheese

Last night for dinner we had Mac and Cheese. That’s my favorite meal because it’s so cheesy and warm and stretchy. You can’t see it here, but we also had broccoli. We always include something healthy. Afterwards I had an ice pop for dessert. Also yummy! Here’s a recipe that Mom likes for mac and cheese from Super Healthy Kids.

–Annie

Ingredients

• 1 pound whole wheat pasta macaroni, rotini, or other short chunky shape
• 4 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoon white whole wheat flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar you may use a blend of cheeses if you like.
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Boil a large pot of water for the pasta and cook as directed. Grate cheese and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large sauce pan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly until bubbles form and the roux begins to thicken.
• Add milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, and continue whisking until the cream sauce starts to thicken. (You may need to turn the heat up slightly if your milk is cold.)
• Add cheese by the handful and whisk between handfuls to melt. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Pour sauce over cooked, drained pasta and serve immediately.

Ingredients

• 1 pound whole wheat pasta macaroni, rotini, or other short chunky shape
• 4 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoon white whole wheat flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar you may use a blend of cheeses if you like.
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Boil a large pot of water for the pasta and cook as directed. Grate cheese and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a large sauce pan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly until bubbles form and the roux begins to thicken.
• Add milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt, and continue whisking until the cream sauce starts to thicken. (You may need to turn the heat up slightly if your milk is cold.)
• Add cheese by the handful and whisk between handfuls to melt. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Pour sauce over cooked, drained pasta and serve immediately.