Mac and cheese
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 Tbs butter
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt, dash of pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
- 8 oz sharp process American cheese, cubed (2 cups)
- 1 tomato (sliced) (optional)
Directions:
- Cook 1.5 cups elbow macaroni in boiling salted water untill tender; drain
- In saucepan, melt 3 Tbsp butter.
- Blend in 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt and dash of pepper
- Add 2 cups milk; cook and stir until thick and bubbly
- Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
- Add 8 oz sharp process American cheese, cubed (2 cups); stir until melted
- Mix cheese sauce with macaroni
- Turn into 1.5 quart casserole
- Sprinkle 1 sliced tomato with salt; arrange atop.
- Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.
Makes 6 servings