GREAT MAC AND CHEESE

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Kids love it; easy to make. Also good if you add a cup of cubed cooked ham!

Provided by George Couch

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¼ cup butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces macaroni
3 cups milk
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and salt and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes more.
Add milk and macaroni to saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
Mix in cheese, and stir until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 669.6 mg, Sugar 7.5 g