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Baked Mac and Cheese

Contributed By: slhughes7
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Ingredients

4 cups Uncooked elbow macaroni

¾ cup Finely chopped onion

¾ cup Butter, divided

6 tbsp All-purpose flour

4 ½ cups Milk

4 cups (16oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 tsp Ground mustard

1 ½ tsp Salt

¼ tsp Pepper

¾ cup Dry bread crumbs

Preparation

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, sauté onion in ½ cup butter. Add flour; whisk until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth.

Drain macaroni and add to sauce; stir until coated. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Vegetarian
Meal Type: Entree