Macaroni ala Madden

Now that Madden is getting older I am constantly trying to figure out what to feed him! I need to keep things soft and small, but I also want to make things that we can have for dinner too. I don't have time to make 2 dinners! I grew up eating Macaroni and Cheese out of the blue box. I am embarrassed to say I turned my nose up at my Grandmas homemade Mac and Cheese. Those little boxes of Mac and cheese sure can be convenient but they are loaded with garbage and I want better for my boy. 

Homemade Mac and Cheese is easier than it sounds and makes a huge pot for just a few dollars. I add veggies to everything and this dish is no exception. 

Makes 6 Servings

1 small zucchini diced

2 C broccoli florets Chopped

1 tbs butter

3 C shredded cheese (1 C Gouda and 2 C Cheddar)

4 tbs butter

1/4 c flour

2 1/2 C whole milk

1 tsp mustard powder (not prepared mustard!)

1/4 tsp onion powder

Fresh ground black pepper to taste

2 C dry elbow macaroni

In a large pot boil macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile sauté zucchini and broccoli in 1 tbs butter until vegetables are soft.

I cut the veggies very small and cook until very soft to make it easy for Madden to eat.

In large pot the macaroni was boiled in melt 4 tbs butter.

Pour flour into butter and cook until flour is golden brown.

Slowly mix in milk, making a thick gravy.

Stir in mustard powder, onion powder and pepper

then shredded cheese. 

Lastly mix in vegetables and macaroni.