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Family Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Arleena Young
Family Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe - 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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 8 ounce package elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 8 ounce package processed American cheese, cut into strips

Instructions
 

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.