Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese

This is a classic recipe for macaroni and cheese. The kids will love this!

Step: 1

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

Step: 2

Prepare the elbow macaroni according to package directions.

Step: 3

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in the flour until a cream colored paste forms. Then pour in the milk and stir constantly until this comes to a hard boil, then stir for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step: 4

When the macaroni is cooked, spread 1/2 of it into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Then layer 1/2 of the grated onion, 1/2 of the salt and pepper and 1/2 of each of the cheeses. Repeat this one more time: macaroni, onion, salt and pepper and cheeses, and then pour the reserved white sauce over all. Top off with small pats of butter to taste.

Step: 5

Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Per Serving: 401 calories; protein 18.5g; carbohydrates 29.1g; fat 23.3g; cholesterol 70mg; sodium 450.2mg.

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