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Macaroni and Cheese..... Please
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 6
Crispy, crunchy, golden brown on top…moist, creamy and luscious inside. This is the perfect comfort food.
Ingredients:
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 small onion, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups milk
6 ounces good strong cheddar cheese, shredded
3 ounces emmenthaler cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C
2. Prepare macaroni as directed on the package.
3. Drain well, rinse and set aside.
4. Place 2 TBS butter and the onion in a small saucepan .
5. Cook over medium heat until tender, but not browned.
6. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard and pepper.
7. Cook 1 minute.
8. Slowly stir in the milk and cook, stirring until smooth.
9. Mix the cheeses together.
10. Add about 3/4 of the cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted.
11. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
12. Put the cooked macaroni into a greased 1 1/2 litre casserole.
13. Pour the cheese sauce over, tossing with a fork to coat all the macaroni.
14. Top with the rest of the cheese.
15. Melt the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter and mix together with the bread crumbs.
16. Sprinkle evenly over the cheese.
17. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes, until lightly browned and bubbly.
By RecipeOfHealth.com