Elizabeth's Mac and Cheese

Homemade Mac and Cheese

1 pound of macaroni
6 tablespoons of butter
6 tablespoons of flour
3 cups of milk
3/8 to 1/2 teaspoon salt (it is kind of to taste--sorry about that; no exact measurement)
1/2 cup shredded mild chedder cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp chedder cheese

1. boil the macaroni until done.
2. While the macaroni is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan. When the butter is melted, add the flour and stir around until all the flour is mixed in with the butter. While whisking, add the milk. whisk until all the clumps of flour/butter are mixed in. Heat on medium heat until the sauce is thick and bubbly. Stir pretty frequently so that it doesn't burn.
3. Drain the macaroni and add the white sauce to it. Mix in the cheese until blended and serve warm.

**I usually use whatever cheese I have on hand but I do try to make sure some of it is sharp. It does add to the flavor of the mac and cheese. If you like really cheesy mac and cheese, add more than a cup of cheese.