Go Big Red Recipe For January 5th

[Roxy]

Baked Mac and Cheese:

 

 

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

3/4 cup finely chopped onion

3/4 cup butter, divided

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

4-1/2 cups milk

4 cups (16 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 teaspoon ground mustard

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs

 

Directions:

 

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute the onion in 1/2 cup butter. Add the flour; whisk until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in the cheese, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth.

Drain macaroni and add to sauce; stir until coated. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.

[HuskerNCo]

This I do make. Nothing like home made mac-n-cheese.

Comfort food is a good thing.

[ohiohusker]

Boy, does that look good! But since "we" were in the hospital for a few days with heart tests, "we" are now supposed to be on a cardiac diet. Any good recipes for that? Low fat, low salt, lean meat, etc.?

[papersun87]

Ooh, that looks and sounds delicious. Mac and cheese is one of my favorites, I'll be copying this one down for sure.