MEL'S MARVELOUS MAC AND CHEESE

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Make and share this Mel's Marvelous Mac and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cipherbabe

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked
3/4 cup onion, minced
1/8 cup butter
1 large egg
3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups ham, cooked (optional)

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to direction.
Beat together egg, milk, mustard and salt.
Saute onion in butter.
Drain macaroni, add back into large pot. Mix in the milk mixture. Mix in the onion. Mix in 3 cups cheese.
Pam spray casserole dish.
Pour pot contents into dish.
Bake at 350F for 25 minutes.
Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese on top and a little bread crumbs and broil for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.2, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 109.3, Sodium 1068.9, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 7.2, Protein 27.9