Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese

 "This is now my favorite baked macaroni and cheese."

Ingredients 
Original recipe makes 6 servings

•  2 tablespoons butter 
•  1/4 cup finely chopped onion
•  2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
•  2 cups milk
•  3/4 teaspoon salt
•  1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 
•  1/4 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 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk, salt, mustard and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens.
3. 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. 
4. 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.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.