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Baked Mac and Cheese

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
65 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner
Baked Mac and Cheese
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
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the optimal temperature for baking, which is 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
2
Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over a moderate heat source. Sauté the onion for 2 minutes, taking care not to burn it.
3
Next, add a tablespoon of flour to the saucepan and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
4
Then, stir in milk, adding a pinch of salt, a dash of mustard, and a few grinds of pepper to taste.
5
While the sauce is cooking, bring a pot of water to a boil and add some salt. Then, add the macaroni and cook until it reaches the perfect al dente texture, which should take around 8 to 10 minutes; drain the water.
6
Meanwhile, combine the melted butter and milk mixture in a saucepan. Add some grated Cheddar and American cheese to the mixture, stirring until it's fully incorporated.
7
In a separate dish, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Mix everything together until it's well combined.
8
Finally, transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a 2-quart baking dish and bake in your preheated oven until it's hot, bubbly, and golden brown. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.