Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese

Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese

Pasta and Noodles Pasta by Shape

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.

Servings per recipe: 6
Calories per serving: 561
Preparation time: 10m
Total cooking time: 1h 5m

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

Directions:


  • 1   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 2   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.
  • 3   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.
  • 4   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.
  • 5   Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 33.3g 51%
    Saturated Fat 21.0g  
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 1194mg 48%
Potassium 287mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 36.5g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8%
Protein 28.3g 57%
Sugars 5g  
Vitamin A 1092IU  
Vitamin C 1mg  
Calcium 643mg  
Iron 2mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 8mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 50mg  
Folate 89mcg