Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese

Name: Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni; 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 (8 ounce) package processed American cheese, cut into strips

⏱️ Ready in 55 min 🥄 Prep 10 min 🔥 Cook 45 min 👥 6 servings 👁️ 13 views

This is a macaroni and cheese I first made 3 years ago when I was in California. When I got back to Texas I made it for my mom. This is now her favorite baked macaroni and cheese. She begs me to make it when I come to visit.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 10 min

Cook 45 min

Serves 6

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 561

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 33.3g 43%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1194mg 52%

Total Carbohydrate 36.5g 13%

Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7%

Total Sugars 5.2g

Protein 28.3g 57%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Saute onion for 2 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Stir in milk, salt, mustard and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens.

Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

To the milk mixture add the Cheddar and American cheeses; stir until cheese melts.

Combine macaroni and cheese sauce in a 2 quart baking dish; mix well.

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Let cool 10 minutes before serving.