Mom's Favorite Baked Mac And Cheese

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Recipe Summary Mom's Favorite Baked Mac And Cheese

This is a macaroni and cheese I first made 3 years ago when I was in California. When I got back to Texas I made it for my mom. This is now her favorite baked macaroni and cheese. She begs me to make it when I come to visit.

Ingredients | Best Vegetarian Pasta Recipes

2 tablespoons butter

¼ cup finely chopped onion

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

¾ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon dry mustard

¼ 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

Directions

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.

Info | Best Vegetarian Pasta Recipes

prep: 10 mins cook: 45 mins additional: 10 mins total: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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