| Old Fashioned Macaroni & Cheese
2 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni
1 small onion, minced
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 tablespoon of margarine or butter
1 tablespoon of all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon of ground white pepper
2 cups of milk
1/2 pound of pasteurized process cheese, shredded
3/4 cup of fresh bread crumbs |
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Prepare macaroni as label directs. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place onion and 2 tablespoons margarine or butter in a small saucepan. Over medium heat, sauté onion. Stir in flour, salt, mustard, and pepper; cook one minute. Slowly stir in milk, cook, stirring constantly until smooth (will not be thick). Add 3/4 of cheese; stir until cheese is melted. When macaroni is tender, drain; turn into greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Pour cheese sauce over, tossing with fork to coat all macaroni. Top with rest of cheese. In small saucepan over low heat, melt one tablespoon margarine or butter; stir in crumbs and sprinkle over cheese. Bake uncovered 20 minutes. Make 6 to 8 servings. |
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