Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (10-oz.) block extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 (16-oz.) package elbow macaroni, cooked

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
  2. Microwave milk for 1 to 2 minutes until warm.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking all the time, for about 1 minute.
  4. Gradually whisk in warm milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened.
  5. Whisk in salt, black pepper and 1 cup shredded cheese until smooth; stir in pasta. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
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