| Bella s Mac and Cheese
| Yields: 10 servings |
"Your microwave will come in handy for this quick and easy macaroni and cheese dish. The sauce is a simple matter of melting butter, American cheese and Cheddar cheese. Pour it over cooked macaroni and you have a comforting classic." INGREDIENTS: | 1 (16 ounce) package macaroni 1 cup American cheese | 1 (8 ounce) package extra sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup butter | DIRECTIONS: | 1. | Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain. | | 2. | Meanwhile, cut up butter, American cheese, and sharp cheese into 1 inch squares for easy melting. Separate butter and cheeses into two equal size portions. | | 3. | Begin with one of the butter and cheese portions, microwave on 50% power for 7 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir well. Add second portion of butter and cheese to melted mixture. Microwave an additional 7 minutes on 50% power. Remove and stir well. | | 4. | Pour cheese mixture over cooked macaroni and stir until noodles are coated with butter and cheese mixture. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving. | |
