Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese

This creamy baked mac and cheese recipe is one I first made three years ago when I was in California. When I got back to Texas, I made it for my mom. This is now her favorite macaroni and cheese. She begs me to make it when I come to visit.



Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese
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
    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

    2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

    3. Then stir in milk, salt, mustard, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens.

    4. Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

    5. Add Cheddar and American cheeses to milk mixture; stir until cheese melts.

    6. Combine cheese sauce and macaroni in a 2-quart baking dish; mix well.

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

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