Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 3 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
• 1 cup Monterey Jack, shredded
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• Buttered breadcrumbs (optional)

Method

1. Boil macaroni 1 minute short of the package time. Drain.
2. Melt butter, whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in warm milk until thick, about 5 minutes.
3. Off the heat, stir in mustard, garlic powder and cheeses until smooth. Season well.
4. Fold in pasta. Serve creamy, or broil with breadcrumbs for a crust.