Mac 'n Cheese

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I've been craving good, homemade mac 'n cheese.  Does anybody have a recipe that they like?  Use of goat cheese a plus but not a necessity.

Thanks!

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[marcelle42]

This is my grandmother's recipe, and I love it.

2 cups elbow macroni
1/2 cup butter
5 Tablespoons flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/4 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 onion minced
2 cups or 10 oz block sharp cheddar

Boil macaroni until tender.

In a separate pan, melt butter. Add flour, pepper, salt, and onion. Mix well. Add milk. Cook until thick, stirring continuously [Hint: If you're standing there thinking, "Is this thick? Maybe?" then it's not thick yet]. Add cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Mix cheese mixture with macaroni. Turn into 2 quart casserole. Back at 350 for 45 minutes until brown.

I usually do it in a 9x13 pan (and so does grandma, despite what the recipe says). You can play fast and loose with the onion and spices, and I would feel free to experiment with any kind of cheese. Total childhood comfort food for me.

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Recipes from grandmoms are the best. Thank you.