Good Ole Fashion Mac-n-Cheese

My Aunt makes a wonderfully delicious mac-n-cheese that only shows up a few times a year for special occasions - and lucky for me dinner at the beach is one of those occasions.  This is a dish that makes you want to do a happy dance in your chair!

Good Ole Fashion Mac-n-Cheese: Serves 12-16

1lb Pasta - Shells, Penne or Fusilli are recommended
2TB Butter
1-1/4lb Sliced Yellow Longhorn or Colby Cheese
1-1/2C Milk
Salt & Pepper

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente, you do not want to over cook the pasta as it still is going to bake for a decent amount of time. Drain the pasta and return to the pan over medium heat, add the butter and let it melt, add 1/2 of the milk and 1/3 of the cheese, stir constantly until the cheese has melted, repeat with remaining milk and another 1/3 of the cheese with some salt and pepper, continue stirring until melted and the pasta is nicely coated in the sauce. Give it a taste and add more salt and pepper if needed, if the sauce is a little lump you can add another splash of milk to thin it out a bit.

Remove the pasta from the heat and place in a greased 13x9 pan. Spread the mixture out evenly in the pan then top with the remaining 1/3 of cheese. Place in a 350° oven for 30-40 minutes until the dish is deliciously bubbly and the cheese on top is melted. Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving, this will thicken the sauce a little bit and ensure that you don't burn your taste buds off on the first bite! Scoop onto your plate, make sure you are centered in your chair and prepare to do the happy dance!

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WW: 7 Points Plus / serving @ 16 servings
9 Points Plus / serving @ 12 servings