Macaroni and Cheese
By michellen1
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Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 tbsp butter or margarine
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
- bread crumbs or crushed crackers (optional)
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, for cheese sauce, in a medium saucepan cook onion in hot butter until tender. Stir in flour and black pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add grated cheddar cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in cooked macaroni. Transfer mixture to a 2 quart casserole.
Step 2
Bake, covered, in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Uncover casserole and continue cooking 10 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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