Name: Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni -; 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup butter, divided -; 3/4 cup finely chopped onion -; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour -; 1 teaspoon ground mustard -; 3/4 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 4-1/2 cups 2% milk -; 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese -; 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Baked Mac and Cheese

1. 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni -

2. 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup butter, divided -

3. 3/4 cup finely chopped onion -

4. 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour -

5. 1 teaspoon ground mustard -

6. 3/4 teaspoon salt -

7. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

8. 4-1/2 cups 2% milk -

9. 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese -

10. 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs -

How to cook deliciously - Baked Mac and Cheese

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 350°. Cook the macaroni according to package directions for al dente. Drain, and set aside. Editor's Tip: Rinsing cooked pasta might keep the noodles from sticking together, but it also removes the starches that help the sauce stick to the noodles. If needed, you can prevent clumping by tossing the drained macaroni with melted butter or olive oil.

2. Stage

In a Dutch oven, heat 1/3 cup of the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, and saute until tender. Stir in the flour, ground mustard, salt and pepper until blended.

3. Stage

Gradually stir in the milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to cook and stir until the milk is thickened.

4. Stage

Add the cheese, and stir until melted. Stir in cooked macaroni. Transfer the mixture to a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.

5. Stage

Place the bread crumbs in a small bowl. In a microwave, melt the remaining butter. Pour the butter over the bread crumbs, and toss to coat. Sprinkle the bread crumb topping over the casserole.

6. Stage

Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30 to 35 minutes.