Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese
Description
This classic recipe for creamy baked macaroni and cheese uses three cheeses to create a family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
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2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
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4 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups milk
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1/4 onion, minced
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salt and pepper to taste
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1/4 pound processed cheese food
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1/4 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
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1/4 pound shredded Swiss cheese
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Prepare the elbow macaroni according to package directions.
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.
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.
5
Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.