Classic Macaroni and Cheese PT40M https://img5.cooker-king.com/201907/2019/1111/b1/c/643219/300x200x90.jpg 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. 6 servings Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package processed American cheese, cut into strips 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 3/4 tsp. salt 2 cups milk 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 tbsp. butter

Classic Macaroni 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.
01 Information
  • Grade easy
  • Serving 6 servings
  • Prep Time 20 Mins
  • Cook Time 20 Mins
  • Total Time 40 Mins
02 Ingredients
    • 1 (8 ounce) package processed American cheese, cut into strips
    • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
    • 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
    • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
    • 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
    • 3/4 tsp. salt
    • 2 cups milk
    • 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
    • 2 tbsp. butter
03 Method
  • 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.
04 Author
Ellie Ellie
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