MELTING CHEESE FOR MAC AND CHEESE RECIPES

Steps:

• "Cook the Macaroni per it's instructions. (normally it takes between 9 to 11 minutes at boiling to get the Macaroni tender. Do not overcook) Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. (or serving bowl, or warmer, for larger orders) While the pasta is cooking, place the diced cheese and milk in a heavy sauce pan (medium size) and heat on Medium. Stir constantly to ensure proper melting and to keep it from burning. Th cheese and macaroni should be done about the same time, if the cheese is done first, reduce the heat to low and stir occasionally to keep from burning. Pour the cheese over the macaroni and mix thouroghly. For an extra cheesy mouth watering taste sensation, sprinkle some shredded cheese ofer the mixture and stir it in. OPTIONS: You can serve it as is, or add a little something to it. Some of the things I like to add on occasion are hot dogs, broccoli, or ground beef. (With the ground beef I add 1/2 cup of diced onions when cooking the beef.)"

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat
• Once the butter has melted, whisk in flour and cook until it begins to smell nutty and fragrant, about 45-60 seconds
• Whisk in milk and stock, and continue whisking vigorously until flour and butter have dissolved
• Bring to sauce to a bubble and thicken, about 3-4 minutes
• Once sauce is thick, remove from heat and mix in mustard and cheddar cheese
• Stir until cheese is completely melted