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.