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Friday, April 15, 2016

mom's favorite baked mac and cheese

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package processed american cheese, cut into strips

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. saute onion for 2 minutes. stir in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. stir in milk, salt, mustard and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens.
  • meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • to the milk mixture add the cheddar and american cheeses; stir until cheese melts. combine macaroni and cheese sauce in a 2 quart baking dish; mix well.
  • bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. let cool 10 minutes before serving.

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