How Do You Make Old Style Macaroni And Cheese?
Before macaroni and cheese came from the box, it was a delicious, homemade casserole. Here is a creamy, easy recipe that beats the box by a mile. • Heat the milk (on the stove or in the microwave), but don’t let it boil. Keep it warm. • Grate the cheese coarsely and set it aside (a food processor with a grater disc will do this quickly). • Bring a big pot of water to a boil, add salt to the water, then add the macaroni. As soon as the macaroni is in the water, start the next step (making the sauce). You want the sauce and macaroni to be ready at about the same time. • Be sure to stir the macaroni from time to time so the pieces don’t stick together. • If you’re going to put the macaroni and cheese in the oven to bake, you can remove the pasta from the water when it’s slightly undercooked. It will cook a little more in the oven, and if it’s perfectly cooked when it goes in, it might come out too soft. • Make the white sauce. Melt the butter over medium-low heat, then stir in the flour w
