Comfort Food

During the past few weeks, I have been delving into a cook book I was given at my bridal shower, 40+ years ago! This book, Cooking for Two, by Betty Crocker, is now in tatters, held together by two elastic bands. However, since some of my favourite recipes come from that book, last week I went online and ordered a new to me, used copy. The book was first published in 1964 and is so much fun to flip through, even now!

I have been making homemade macaroni and cheese every other week during the pandemic. It is fan favourite around here, so I am going to share it with you this morning!

Macaroni and Cheese

Heat up your oven to 350 degrees.

Cook 1.5 cups of macaroni noodles.

While you do, grate 2- 3 cups of medium cheddar cheese. (with some experimentation you will come to know how cheesy you like your mac and cheese!)

Get 1 cup of milk ready and 1 tbsp of butter. Grease a baking dish with some butter.

When the noodles are ready, in the baking dish alternate layers of noodles, cheese, milk, and a dollop of butter, doing that about 3 times in succession.

Place the baking dish, uncovered, into the oven for 30-40 minutes, depending on how long it takes for the top to be golden brown. ( again, it takes some trial and error!)

Prepare a tossed salad, set the table, and serve the mac and cheese right away when it’s done.

Yummy! Comforting! Filling! … It’s a winner!!

Enjoy!