Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Name: How to cook Baked Macaroni and Cheese - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Carolyn

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This is easy to make, and ALWAYS a hit! Very good to bring to get togethers, pot lucks, etc. You'll come home with an empty dish!

Ingredient

Food ration :

12 servings

Cooking time :

1 hour

4 cup

onion, finely diced (I cut this back to 1/2 cup)

3/4 cup

(16 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese. (You can substitute Velvetta if you'd like)

1 tsp

dry bread crumbs (I use panko)

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

On stovetop, Cook macaroni according to package directions to al dente. ALSO, preheat oven to 350°F.

* Step 2

Meanwhile, in sauce pan, saute onion in 1/2 cup butter. Once butter is melted, wisk in flour. Cook on low heat until a light golden brown, making a roux. (I omitted the onion completely this time, just to experiment)

* Step 3

Gradually add the milk, bring to a low boil. Stir constantly until thickened. About 5 minutes on a med/low.

* Step 4

Add dry mustard, salt, pepper and cheese, stir until cheese is melted, and sauce is smooth. Mix cooked macaroni in.

* Step 5

In a greased 9x13 inch pan, pour the macaroni and cheese in. In separate bowl, mix bread crumbs with remaining 1/4 cup melted butter. Sprinkle evenly on top. Place uncovered in oven for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

* Step 6

I finished it off by placing under broiler for a couple of minutes to lightly brown the panko bread crumbs. WATCH CAREFULLY! Or you'll have burned bread crumbs!