Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese

This creamy baked mac and cheese recipe is one 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

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Step 3

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté 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 mixture boils and thickens.

Step 4

Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

Step 5

Add Cheddar and American cheeses to milk mixture; stir until cheese melts. Combine cheese sauce and macaroni in a 2-quart baking dish; mix well.