diff --git a/new/yes please a cheese.md b/new/yes please a cheese.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ed8d669 --- /dev/null +++ b/new/yes please a cheese.md @@ -0,0 +1,63 @@ +# YES-PLEASY MAC-AND-CHEESY + +**Serves 6** + +A roux of butter and flour +thickens this creamy, +cheesy sauce. Mix it with +bite-size pasta, and you +have a classic bowl of stovl + +...... + +**1** pound elbow macaroni or other short +pasta shape +**2** cups whole or 2% milk +**4** tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted +butter +**¼** cup all-purpose flour +**¾** teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more if +needed +Ground black pepper +**1 (8 ounce)** block mild or medium +cheddar cheese, shredded + +**1.** Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the +macaroni and cook according to the package directions until it is +tender but still a tiny bit firm. Drain. + +**2.** Microwave the milk in a glass measuring cup for 1 minute or until it +feels warm; set aside. + +**3.** Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. +Sprinkle the flour on top and cook, stirring without stopping, until +little bubbles appear and the mixture gets darker in color, about +2 minutes. Add the salt and some pepper. Slowly pour in the warm +milk, stirring as you go, until it's all mixed together. Cook until the +sauce is thick and bubbly, about 2 minutes. + +**KITCHEN TALK:** You can also make this dish with pasta shapes like penne, +rigatoni, fusilli, gemelli, mini shells, or ziti. No pasta? No problem! Pour the cheese +sauce over cooked broccoli. Mac and cheese is a great dish for a club to cook. Ask a +grown-up for help using the stovetop, draining the hot pasta, and slowly pouring in +the milk while you stir. + +--- + +**4.** Add the cheese one handful at a time, stirring after you add each +handful until it's all completely melted and the sauce is smooth. + +**5.** Add the macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir well to coat the +noodles. Taste and add more salt and pepper. Serve while it's hot +and gooey. + +**The "mac" of mac +and cheese comes +from macaroni.** + +**Roux +sounds +like "roo"!** + +The picture is on +the next page! \ No newline at end of file