Macaroni and cheese

Macaroni and cheese

Ingredients/Components

• milk - 2 c
• butter or margarine - 3 Tbsp
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• all-purpose flour - 3 Tbsp
• elbow macaroni
• shredded sharp cheese - 2 c
• minced onion optional - 1/4 c

How to make macaroni and cheese:

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until tender; drain and set aside. Melt butter; blend in flour. Add milk. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Add salt, pepper, onion and cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Mix sauce with macaroni. Put in 1 1/2-quart casserole. Bake in 350° oven for 45 minutes or until bubbly and browned. Serves 6 to 8.

Recipe categories: Cheese, Pasta, Elbow macaroni.