Stovetop Homemade Macaroni Cheese

 Ingredients

• 16 oz. of elbow macaroni
• 1/2 1b of white american cheese ( sliced from deli)
• 
  1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 stick of butter
• 1tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup of monterey jack shredded cheese
• 1 cup of water for cheese sauce 
• 1cup of milk
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese grated
• 1tsp black pepper
  
• 1 tsp of onion powder

Directions

1. Fill a 4 to 6 quart pan with water and add salt.
2. Bring to a boil and then add macaroni and turn the heat on medium for 12 to 14 min.
3. Drain macaroni  and set aside.
4. Combine milk, water, butter, garlic powder and onion powder in a saucepan on medium heat until it begin to boil and then add all the cheese and stir until melted.
5. Add macaroni and black pepper to the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly and remove from heat.
6. Serve and enjoy.

Source —  Personal Recipe
Prepared by Kanishea Chambers
Louisiana Anthology
July 19, 2021