Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a classic kid favorite.  Most children love the taste of a great macaroni and cheese recipe, especially if it's extra cheesy.  Here is a recipe to try when making your next round of mac n cheese.

Macaroni & Mega-Cheese

Ingredients:

6 ounces of cheddar cheese
4 ounces of mozzarella cheese
1/2 pound (2 cups) uncooked elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups half and half or light cream
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash of hot-pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 cups water

Directions:

Shred cheese.  Put butter in a large saucepan and heat on medium until melted.  Add flour and stir until mixture is smooth and you no longer see the flour.  Stir in half-and-half cream until mixture is smooth again.  Cook until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, this should take about 4 minutes.  Turn off heat and add shredded cheeses, salt, Worcestershire sauce and hot-pepper sauce.  Stir in until cheeses are melted and set mixture off to the side.  Add macaroni to boiling water and boil uncovered until tender, about 8 minutes.  Drain macaroni and add to cheese sauce that is set aside.  Stir well to completely cover the macaroni, serve immediately.