Baked Macaroni and Cheese I

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

3 . Stage

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.

4 . Stage

In a medium skillet saute the chopped onion, and minced garlic. Take off heat and add chopped cooked bacon and set aside.

5 . Stage

To make the sauce, in a medium saucepan melt the butter or margarine over low heat. Once melted, add the flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk and continue stirring until thickened. Stir in 2 cups of the grated Cheddar cheese and stir until melted.

6 . Stage

Combine cooked pasta, sauteed vegetables and sauce. Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish. Add the last cup of grated Cheddar cheese to top of mixture.

7 . Stage

Bake uncovered in preheated oven until cheese on top is melted and brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.