Hot Bubbly Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Hot bubbly baked macaroni and cheese right out of the oven! Just like mommas! I don’t measure things… I could tell you the best I can.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb box macaroni
• About 5 tablespoons butter
• About 5 tablespoons self-rising flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Ground mustard (optional)
• About 3 tablespoons Frank’s RedHot sauce
• 2.5 cups milk (heavy whipping cream is good too, but milk is more affordable and good)
• 1/2 block cream cheese
• 2 cups cheese of your choice (sharp cheddar is preferred)

Directions:

1. Cook Macaroni: Cook the macaroni and drain. Set aside.
2. Make the Roux: In a skillet, combine butter and self-rising flour (about 5 tablespoons of each). Stir until cooked for about 4 minutes or until lightly touched with brown.
3. Season and Mix: Add salt, pepper, and ground mustard to your liking. Add about 3 tablespoons of Frank’s RedHot sauce. Pour in 2.5 cups of milk (or heavy whipping cream). Once mixed, add in 1/2 block of cream cheese and 2 cups of cheese of your choice. Mix well.
4. Combine with Macaroni: Add the cooked macaroni to this mixture.
5. Bake: Bake at 350°F uncovered for 15 minutes.
6. Add Topping: Remove from the oven and add 1 cup of shredded cheese on top. Broil on 400°F until lightly browned.