Macaroni and Cheese

Tired of the boxed macaroni and cheese. Why not consider making your own. It is not only healthier, but it is about the same cost.

Take a medium size pot (4 quart) and fill it about 2/3 with water. Bring the water to a boil. To the boiling water add 3 cups of elbow macaroni. Boil until the macaroni is tender about 5 minutes.

Once the macaroni is tender take it and strain it in a colander. Put the macaroni back in the pot, add about 1 tablespoon of butter, 1/4 cup of milk and about 2 cups of shredded American cheese. Mix and put the cover on. The cheese should melt into the macaroni. If not, put it back on the burner (medium) for about 3 minutes. Be sure to continually stir so that it does not burn.

You will notice that I did not add any salt. I think that there is enough salt in the cheese, but if you need to add some... go ahead. For a little different flavor, try garlic salt.

This is a great recipe for a quick meal and is also fairly inexpensive. My children love it..... even more than the box version.