CLASSIC MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Make and share this Classic Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb macaroni
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
pepper
4 cups milk (we use skim)
2 lbs Velveeta cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in large sauce pan melt butter. Cook onion in butter till tender but not brown.
  • Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook one minute.
  • Pour in milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, be sure to scrape bottom as it cooks. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes more.
  • Stir in cheese. Heat and stir until cheese is melted.
  • Stir in cooked macaroni. Pour into large 3 quart casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 103.7, Sodium 1675.1, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8.4, Protein 24.2

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