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.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
561 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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 4
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.
Step 5
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
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