Simple Mac & Cheese

Here's a sure-fire kid approved recipe for homemade mac & cheese.

1 pound macaroni

2T Butter

1T Flour

1t Garlic Powder

1/4c Grated Carrot

1c Milk

2c Cheddar Cheese

Salt

Pepper

1t Smoked Paprika

Cook the macaroni based on box directions. Melt butter in pan, add flour to make a roux. Add garlic flour and grated carrot. Whisk in milk and simmer to thicken. Add cheese and mix until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add smoked paprika. Pour over cooked macaroni.

The carrots and paprika add color. The added garlic powder complete the winning flavor. My kids now prefer this recipe to the boxed kind!