Stove Top Mac-n-Cheese

                           Student Reporter Cordell McCloud

• 8ounces elbow macaroni
• 1⁄4cup butter
• 1⁄4cup flour
• 1⁄2teaspoon salt
• 1dash black pepper
• 2cups milk

• 2cups shredded cheddar cheese or 8 ounces cheddar cheese

Directions

1.   Cook macaroni according to package directions.

2.   In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour, and cook for 3-5 minutes to form a roux; add salt and pepper; slowly add milk, stirring well after each addition.

3.   Cook and stir until bubbly.

4.   Stir in cheese a small amount at a time until fully melted.

5.   Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce; stir to coat.