Macaroni & Cheese

So much better than Mac & Cheese from a box...and not that much more work! Definitely one of our favorites! We've been experimenting with different spice combinations for a less traditional macaroni and cheese.

MACARONI & CHEESE
From Liz
Serves 4.

Ingredients:
16 oz macaroni
2 T butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 T flour
1/4 t cayenne pepper
2 c milk
1/2 t salt
2 1/2 c cheddar cheese, grated
*Optional seasoning:
          1/2 t ground mustard + 1 t dried thyme

Cook the pasta.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large sauce pan.
Add the garlic and pepper and optional spices. Cook for 1 min.
Add flour. Cook 1 min, stirring constantly.
Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly.
Add the salt and simmer 2 min.
Stir in the cheese and melt completely.
Drain the pasta and add to the sauce.

Optional: Cover with breadcrumbs and bake at 350-degrees F for 30 minutes.