Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese

Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese

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

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
561 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Then stir in milk, salt, mustard, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture boils and thickens.
Step 4
Add Cheddar and American cheeses to the milk mixture; stir until cheese melts. Combine macaroni and cheese sauce in a 2-quart baking dish; mix well.
Step 5
Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese
Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese
Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese
Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 (8 ounce) package processed American cheese, cut into strips

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