Quick Macaroni and Cheese
 
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 4 Ounces Uncooked Elbow Macaroni (I like Barilla Plus)
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • ⅔ Cup Cold Milk or Half & Half
  • 4 Ounces of Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
  • Ground Black Pepper and Salt
Instructions
  1. Cook the macaroni according to package directions. Drain with colander and put back into pot while still hot. Place the pot over low heat. Add the butter, stir. Add the shredded cheese, stir. Pour in the liquid (milk or Half & Half) and stir occasionally until all of the cheese has melted.
  2. Add ground black pepper if you like and correct for salt to taste. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 - 10 minutes before serving.
  3. Notes: Don't worry if it looks like there's too much milk -- the pasta will soak it up as it rests. Also, I like to use half American and half Cheddar cheese. This gives it more creaminess and retains the cheddar taste. Feel free to experiment ... my wife loves this with a teaspoon of grated Parmesan cheese added to the mix.
Recipe by C o o k L i v e L e a r n at http://cooklivelearn.com/?p=94