Macaroni and Cheese

I do my best not to serve a lot of processed foods. Marty and I both grew up with Kraft being the only macaroni and cheese we knew of other than our school's pasty version. This is the recipe I've been using for years. We prefer it to be cheesier, so this is "my" recipe. It's also half the original recipe since we can't consume a 13 x 9 pan. And I don't really like having it as leftovers.

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Macaroni and Cheese

½ lb. macaroni (approximately 2 cups)
1 ½ tablespoons butter
1 ½ tablespoons all purpose flour
1 ¼ cups milk
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon parsley
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (6 ounces by weight)



Topping:
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup breadcrumbs



Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain. Melt butter in saucepan. Add flour and combine. Add milk, salt, pepper, mustard, and parsley. After warmed, add the 1 ½ cups cheese and melt. Add cooked and drained pasta. Stir to combine. Pour into greased 8 x 8 baking dish. Combine remaining cheese and breadcrumbs (I prefer Italian style). Sprinkle over pasta. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.

I really stink at this blogging thing

I'm certainly not going to pick up where I left off. It has been over a year since I last posted! Those that have read this blog should know everything that's been going on. We live in North Carolina again, Jack is two, we still have both of our psycho dogs, Marty is recovering from knee surgery, Marty and I are both in school, and I'm applying to a medical sonography program.

The house is pretty much always a mess. I work on my classes while Jack is napping. There are a lot of days I wish I had a Grandma nearby to send him to so I could do more than shower, cram in some textbook reading, and BS my way through an assignment before the toddler wakes up. So, if you're local and you want to stop by, I can't promise there won't be cereal crumbs smashed into the couch. And I might not have brushed my teeth.

I have to be Healthcare Provider CPR certified to start the program. I'm registered for the class next month. I'm freaking excited to make the hour drive to the school all alone and be in a room full of adults. Jack is with me pretty much 24/7, so I'm probably going to feel so lost without him. I also start a CNA class in May. Jack will have to start daycare too. I'm sure I'll be a sobbing mess my first day!