Mac n Cheese ★

Okay every person I know has a mac & cheese recipe.  I really don't do anything special in mine but I find great comfort in making it on a cold day or just a day that I feel the cheesy  food craving .  This is my go to recipe.


Mac n Cheese

2 cups macaroni (I use either elbows or small shells)
2 Tbs butter ( I never use margarine )
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup flour
8 oz cubed Velveeta cheese
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese ( extra sharp is my favorite)
2 cups Half and half

cook macaroni as directed on package. Meanwhile melt butter in medium sauce pan. Add salt, pepper & flour. Whisk together then whisk in half and half. Cook over medium high heat until thick and bubbly.  Whisk in cheeses until smooth. Add to drained macaroni in greased 2 quart casserole dish. Bake 350° 20 minutes covered.


Enjoy♡

Peanut Butter Bars

Its been awhile. No my passion for baking hasn't been lost the flame almost burnedout but it didn't die.
I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter! The Reeses peanut butter cup genius invention.
My family has a sweet tooth and well these bars last a day or so.

Peanut Butter Bars
2 cups finley crushef Graham crackers
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup melted butter ( margerine gives a greasy taste)
1 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon peanut butter

mix Graham crackers,  sugar, butter, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended.  Press in to9x9 pan. Melt chocolate chips with peanut butter in microwave stirring until smooth. Spread over peanut butter mixture.  Chill until set (10 min) cut into squares.

Enjoy♡