Friday, April 27, 2012

Baked Mac & Cheese

  • 1 pkg (8 oz) Elbow Macaroni
  • 3/4 c. (about 1 1/2 slices bread) fresh bread crumbs
  • 4 T. Butter, melted
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 T. Flour
  • 1/4 T. Dry mustard
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1/8 t. black pepper
  • 1 1/2 c. Milk
  • 2 c. Cheddar cheese, shredded
In a 3 quart saucepan, cook macaroni as directed on packaging.  Drain well. 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease 9 inch square baking dish or casserole dish.  In a small bowl, toss bread crumbs and 2 T. melted butter until moistened. Set aside
To saucepan, add remaining 2 T. butter over medium heat.  Add onion and cook until tender.  Add flour, mustard, salt, and pepper; stir until blended.  Stir in milk; cook stirring until thickened.  Remove from heat and stir in cheese. 
Spoon macaroni into prepared baking dish.  Pour cheese sauce over macaroni.  Sprinkle crumb mixture over top.  Bake until bubbly and top is golden, about 20 minutes.

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