Recipe: Homemade Macaroni & Cheese

A friend recently was looking for a healthy, yet yummy, mac & cheese she could make for her kids. I jumped at the opportunity to let her try mine - I've been using this recipe for years and it never seems to fail! I encourage you to try it with your kids too and see what they think. Remember though, if they are used to the boxed kind...especially the bright orange boxed kind, it maky take a few tries for this recipe to catch on. But its healthier, easier, and cheaper than anything you'll find on the store shelves. Go ahead...give it a try!

Organic Mac & Cheese

1 lb (or 1 box) Elbow Macaroni (I use whole wheat when possible)

3 Tbsp Butter

3 Tbsp Flour

2 Cups Organic Milk

1/2 Tsp Salt

1/2 Tsp Pepper

16 oz Organic White Cheddar Cheese

Sliced Tomatoes (optional)

Italian Bread Crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook Pasta according to box. While pasta is cooking, combine butter, flour, & milk in a medium saucepan on Med. heat until thick. (I use a whisk). Once well combined, add salt, pepper, & 3/4 of the cheese. Stir consistently until completely melted. Remove from heat and mix well with cooked pasta. Put in 8x11 baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs. Place 6 sliced tomatoes on top (optional). Bake for 35-40 min (foil on for 25 min and then remove for last portion of baking).