Sure to Please Mac & Cheese

Ever get tired of the same old mac and cheese?  Try this creamy, mild macaroni and goat cheese dish that even children will love...then dress it up a little to make mom and dad happy!

KooBoo Macaroni and Goat Cheese 

12-16 oz. Elbow Macaroni (or any other fun shape)
2 tbsp. Butter
2 tbsp. Flour
2 Cups Milk
8 oz. Goat Cheese
8 oz. Monterey Jack Cheese (try substituting sharp cheddar)
Salt and Pepper (To Taste)
1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs
1/4 Cup Pine Nuts
1 Red Bell Pepper (Diced)
Fresh Basil (Torn)

Start by boiling a large pot of water for the macaroni.

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.  Stir in flour until well blended.  Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.  Continue cooking and stirring until slightly thickened.  Add salt and pepper.  Stir in goat cheese and monterey jack cheese.  Continue cooking and stirring until cheese has melted.

Stir in drained macaroni.

Preheat oven to 350.  Transfer to baking pan and top with bread crumbs.  Bake for approximately 30 minutes.

For a grown up taste top with diced bell peppers, basil and pine nuts.