When I think of recipes that kids absolutely love, mac and cheese is at the top of the list. But I get sick of eating the same old boxed crap I get at the stores. I know it’s easier, but what if I had a recipe for simple homemade mac and cheese that you AND your kids will absolutely love. Would you eat it? 
Growing up I lived on two things: peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and mac and cheese. I remember when the months were cooling down we would make the switch from sandwiches to mac and cheese. I totally loved it!
The great thing about it, is that it’s easy for everyone to eat. Little ones love to grab the noodles and shove it in by the handfuls. I feel like with this recipe, if it were socially acceptable I would do the same thing.
When you think of making mac and cheese at home, from scratch it can be intimidating. I get it! With this recipe I promise you that you will impress the entire family and even yourself. It’s so good and if I can make something we all like it’s a win win situation.
What are you waiting for? Get in the kitchen and make your family some amazing homemade mac and cheese that will blow them all away.
Delicious Homemade Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 1/2 stick of butter
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 4 cups shredded cheese (mix of Monterey Jack and cheddar)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Return pasta to pan, but do not turn heat back on.
- Cut the stick of butter into smaller chunks and stir into pasta until butter melts.
- Add beaten eggs, half and half, and shredded cheese and return heat to slow, stirring until cheese has melted. Season with salt if you wish.
- Turn off heat, and transfer to a serving dish.
- *If you are planning on baking your mac and cheese afterwards to get that golden crust, reserve 1 cup of the cheese to top the pasta with before putting in your preheated oven (400 degrees), and bake until you see that golden crust forming (about 20 minutes).
Recipe adapted from A Dish of Daily Life
