Wednesday, July 27, 2011

EASY RECIPES: Homemade macaroni and cheese + open face chicken caprese sandwiches

Hey friends!!!!

My mom-in-law Jens and I are at it again!
Yes! This time we got together to make a super quick, super easy, super yummy meal:

Homemade Mac and Cheese
+
Open Face Chicken Caprese Sandwiches


Enjoy!!


 Homemade Mac and Cheese


INGREDIENTS




  • 1 1/2 cup elbows cooked as directed in package (al dente)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 3/4 cup milk
  • 8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

    INSTRUCTIONS

    #1 Melt and stir butter, add salt and pepper (you can add to taste =).

    #2 Stir in flour, cooking over low heat until bubbly. Remove from stove. 



    #3 Slowly stir in milk. Return to a boil.

    #4 Add cheese. With wooden spoon, stir in cheese to melt.



    #5 Add melted cheese to cooked macaroni.



    #6 Transfer the mix to a 2 qt. baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray



    #7 Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 mins. (until browned at the edges)




    #8 EAT!

    I'm so excited I finally learned how to make homemade mac and cheese! (specially for my little  kiddo... and the big kiddo, too ;) Since it's not a popular meal in Argentina, I had no clue how to make it!

    Woot woot!

    Tomorrow, I'll post the recipe for the 
    Open-face Chicken Caprese sandwiches
    Don't miss it!

    Also, remember:

    save the date!!

    My baby blog will be hosting its first link party on Sat July 30th!


    Theme: Wedding Day Stories!


    It seems like the most bizarre, out of the blue things JUST happen on your wedding day.
    At the moment, you bawl your eyes out over them, but later on, they become the funniest memories from that day.
    If you have funny stories about your wedding,(or a special memory from that day, or even your wedding vows!) please link up! I LOVE to read and hear about them!
    More info to come, so stay tuned!


    Have an awesome week!


    xoxoxo








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