Dinner
Mom's Macaroni and Cheese
Description
Tender pasta is smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce for a down-home casserole that always satisfies.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (5 oz)
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 6 oz American cheese loaf, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Directions:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package using minimum cook time.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, salt and pepper in butter, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender.
- In small bowl, mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni. Into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole, spoon macaroni mixture.
- Bake about 30 minutes or until bubbly and light brown.
