A creamy baked macaroni dish with a rich cheese sauce and crispy breadcrumb topping, perfect for comfort food dinners.

Scale

16 ounces elbow macaroni

1/3 cup butter

1/4 cup butter

3/4 cup chopped onion

6 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon ground mustard

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 1/2 cups milk

4 cups cheddar cheese

3/4 cup breadcrumbs

1. Cook macaroni until al dente and drain

2. Saute onion in butter until tender

3. Stir in flour and seasoning

4. Gradually add milk and cook until thick

5. Add cheese and melt completely

6. Mix macaroni with sauce

7. Transfer to baking dish

8. Top with buttered breadcrumbs

9. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes

Use sharp cheddar for stronger flavor

Do not overcook pasta

Serve hot for best taste