What's Cookin' Wednesday and Two Weeks Old!

Nana (my mom) is here this week helping out. On Wednesday, she and M&M made Mac and Cheese Muffins using a recipe from the January 2010 Highlights High Five magazine.

What you'll need:
1/2 pound Elbow macaroni
Salt and Pepper (optional)
1 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tbsp flour
1 cup shredded cheese
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1 1/2 cups milk

What you'll do:
1. Boil water and cook macaroni until tender. Drain and set aside.


2. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Sprinkle in flour. Stir for 2 minutes. Slowly add milk. Whisk the sauce for 4-5 minutes or until it is thick enough to coat a spoon.


3. Add cheese and stir until the sauce is smooth. Add some salt and pepper. Add the macaroni, bread crumbs, and a little more salt and pepper. Stir well.


4. Put the mixture into 12 muffin cups. Bake for 8 minutes at 350 degrees!


**they were a little on the bland side so I suggest using the salt and pepper (we didn't) or use a cheese with some strong flavor (Velveeta).


Mylie had her 2-week appointment this week. The girl has grown 1/2 inch (up to 21 1/2 inches) and gained 5 ounces (up to 10 lb 1 oz) since birth. She's doing great! As you can see, the big sisters are still very proud and love holding her. We had some fun with headbands this week, too!