My Favorite Comfort Food

Do you ever have one of those days where you want to sit on the couch, watching the television, and eating your favorite foods? Well, today is one of those days for me. One of my favorite comfort foods is my grandmother’s mac n’ cheese. I could eat her mac n’ cheese for days and days and never get tired of it. Although my grandmother lives far away, I still make the dish often.

First you have to cook the pasta. While the pasta is cooking, you coat the edges of a glass cake dish with butter and shred lots of extra sharp cheddar cheese. You have to use extra sharp because it give the mac n’ cheese a special kick that sharp cheddar cheese cannot bring. Once the pasta cooks, and you drain the water, pour a thin layer of pasta on the bottom of the dish. Grab a big handful, or two, of cheese and sprinkle it over the pasta, then sprinkle some salt and pepper on the pasta to preferred taste. Grab a big mixing spoon and stir the cheese, pasta, and spices until combined. The cheese will start to melt and stick to the spoon as you stir the pasta. Continue this process until all of the pasta and cheese has been used. Then, pour a small touch of milk, about ¼ inch from the bottom of the dish, on the pasta. Once you have finished, you have to take a little bite, but, of course, it’s just to make sure you have enough salt and pepper.

Now, heat the oven to 350°. Once the oven is completely heated, put the pasta in and set the timer for 20 minutes, or until the top of the pasta begins to turn a golden color. When you have achieved this perfect color, take the pasta out and let it cool. Grab a big plate and scoop out a whole bunch of mac n’ cheese onto the plate.

As you go to take the first bite, the cheese, salt and pepper will overwhelm your mouth with flavors. The kick of the extra sharp cheddar cheese will make you crave more and more mac n’ cheese, causing you to over eat, but it is definitely worth it. I love my grandmother’s mac n’ cheese and I will always make it when I am feeling a little lazy. Comfort food is meant to make you happy, and everyone should have their own favorite comfort food recipe.