Classic Macaroni and Cheese

By Ellie

6 Person

40 Minutes

0 Calories

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.

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

Method

01

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
02

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.
03

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.
04

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.
05

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

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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.

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