Mom's Favorite Mac-N-Cheese

Ingredients:

• 8 oz your favorite pasta noodle (macaroni, elbow, spiral, shell, ect.) (about 2 cups)
• 1 16 oz package of Velveeta
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk (whole or 2%)
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 12oz package of pre-cooked polish kielbasa

Instructions:

1. Cook the Pasta:
• In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Make the Cheese Sauce:
• Cut up the kielbasa into bite size pieces
• In a medium saucepan, brown the kielbasa chunks then remove them and place them to the side for later. 
• In the same pan add the chopped onions and melt the butter over medium heat, picking up the flavor bits left behind by the kielbasa.
• Add in chicken bouillon  and work it into the butter and onion mixture
• Whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until it forms a paste (roux).
• Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
• Stir in the mustard powder (if using), salt, and pepper.
• Add the shredded cheddar and Velveeta cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
3. Combine:
• Add the cooked macaroni and kielbasa chunks to the cheese sauce, stirring until well combined.
4. Serve:
• Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade mac and cheese!