Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese

Name: Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 0.25 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon dry mustard; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni; 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 (8 ounce) package processed American cheese, cut into strips

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This creamy baked mac and cheese recipe is one I first made three years ago when I was in California. When I got back to Texas, I made it for my mom. This is now her favorite macaroni and cheese. She begs me to make it when I come to visit.

Recipe by GEPETTO_69

Updated on October 13, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package processed American cheese, cut into strips

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Then stir in milk, salt, mustard, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens.
Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
Add Cheddar and American cheeses to milk mixture; stir until cheese melts. Combine cheese sauce and macaroni in a 2-quart baking dish; mix well.
Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

561	Calories
33g	Fat
37g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 561
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	43%
Saturated Fat 21g	104%
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 1194mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 37g	13%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 28g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 643mg	49%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 287mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.