B-Rich Mac & Cheese

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over MED heat.

Step 2

Sprinkle in flour and whisk to combine.

Step 3

Cook for approximately 1 minute, whisking often.

Step 4

Slowly pour in about 2 cups or so of the milk, while whisking constantly, until smooth.

Step 5

Slowly pour in the remaining milk, while whisking constantly, until combined and smooth.

Step 6

Add salt and pepper.

Step 7

Continue to heat over MED heat, whisking very often, until thickened to a very thick consistency. It should almost be the consistency of a semi thinned out condensed soup.

Step 8

Add Velveeta to the sauce and stir until completely melted and smooth.

Step 9

Cook pasta, as per directions, and drain. Combine cooked/drained pasta with the cheese sauce, stirring to combine fully.

Step 10

Put the mixture into large baking pan and bake at 350° for 10 minutes.

Step 11

Mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the shredded cheese. Put the topping onto the mac and cheese and bake for another 5 minutes.