Baked Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 4 C uncooked elbow macaroni
- ¾ C finely chopped onion
- ¾ C butter divided
- 6 T all-purpose flour
- 4-½ C milk
- 4 C 16 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 t ground mustard
- 1-½ t salt
- ¼ t pepper
- 1 t garlic
- 1 t oregano
- 1 t basil
- ¾ C dry bread crumbs
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute the onion in 1/2 cup butter. Add the flour; whisk until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in the 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. 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. Yield: 6-8 servings.