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Comfort Food Baked Macaroni & Cheese
adapted from this recipe:
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Baked-Mac-and-Cheese
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Ingredients
- 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 3/4 cup butter divided
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4-1/2 cups milk
- 4 cups 16 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (I used Tilamook & reduced by 1/2 c)
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs I used Panko bread crumbs
- I used non stick spray for greasing pan
Instructions
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Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute the onion in 1/2 cup butter. Add the flour; whisk until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in the cheese, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth.
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Drain macaroni and add to sauce; stir until coated. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Recipe Notes
My macaroni box had only 3 cups so I reduced the amount of cheese. I also used Tilamook Cheese instead of Sharp cheddar giving it a milder flavor. I used Panko extra crispy bread crumbs for topping. I also used a non stick spray when greasing pan.
This will easily serve six people, maybe 8 if some are children.