Ingredients

• 2 tbsp - butter
• 1/4 cup - finely chopped onion
• 2 tbsp - all purpose flour
• 2 cups - milk
• 3/4 tsp - salt
• 1/2 tsp - dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp - ground black pepper
• 200 g - package elbow macaroni
• 2 cups - shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 200 g - package processed cheese, cut into strips

How to Make Baked Macaroni and Cheese

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion for 2 minutes.
• Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• 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 for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• To the milk mixture add the cheddar and american cheeses; stir until cheese melts.
• Combine macaroni and cheese sauce in a 2 quart baking dish; mix well.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.