Pinterest: Mozzarella Macaroni and Cheese

With the holidays right around the corner and when it seems like baked goods are at constant access, fill yourself up first with a little comfort food for the soul that doesn’t require three more cups of sugar. This is a great dish to bring to a holiday party or to eat on any particular “cheat day” because, yes, it is that delicious (although I like to think of December as cheat-month). After all, who doesn’t like cheese?

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon grated or very finely chopped garlic

2 cups milk

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8oz)

¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Step 1

Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.

Step 2

In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Using whisk, stir in flour, salt and garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture smells nutty and is lightly golden, stirring constantly with whisk.

Step 4

Serve with basil leaves if desired

Voila!