MACARONI AND CHEESE (BETTY CROCKER)

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This recipe is from one of the first cookbooks given to me as a young child (back in the 70's). I have come across many recipes but keep coming back to his classic.

Provided by Tee Angel

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces elbow macaroni (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups American cheese or 2 cups cheddar cheese, cubed
1 medium tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350°F.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  • For cheese sauce, in a saucepan melt butter. Cook onion in butter till tender but not brown.
  • Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Add milk all at once; cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
  • Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Add cubed cheese; stir till melted.
  • Stir macaroni into cheese cause. Turn into a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Arrange tomato slices atop macaroni; sprinkle with a little salt. Bake in a 350°F oven 30 to 45 minutes or until heated through.

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