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Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

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"Even people who have had their own macaroni and cheese recipe for years ask for mine when they taste this crumb-topped version," writes Schelby Thompson of Dover, Delaware. Tip: "Make it with extra-sharp white cheddar cheese for more flavor," Schelby recommends.

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Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

15 30 45

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup butter, divided
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4-1/2 cups milk
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute the onion in 1/2 cup butter. Add the flour; whisk until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in the cheese, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth.
Drain macaroni and add to sauce; stir until coated. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 638 calories, 39 g fat (26 g saturated fat), 125 mg cholesterol, 1,113 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 24 g protein.

Originally published as Baked Mac and Cheese in Quick Cooking May/June 2005, p61

Full-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2013 by TomMichele

This is an awesome recipe. I used a horseradish mustard and added fresh garlic for a little extra flavor!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2013 by Christine-Michigan

I had an extra half a box of elbow macaroni in the pantry & tossed it in. And I boiled my macaroni the night before, rinsed it in cold water then put in fridge. The next day when I made the cheese sauce I slowly added in the prepared in advance macaroni and saved time. I served it to my book club and everyone loved it. Thank you for my next go-to recipe and making me a star. Didn't really change anything in the sauce.

Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2013 by sirkcaz

Made this recipe today and it was quite easy, hardly and dishes used, YEAAHH!!, but i found the mixture to be a little to thick, and when mixed it turned out goopy, it was my first time, so hope it comes out a little better next time!!, oh and is taste delicous!!....RECOMMENDED

Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2012 by erinpearce

I've tried a few baked mac and cheese recipes and this is now my go-to recipe! It's delicious! I made it with the sharp white cheddar as reccommended and did add a couple dashes of paprika and hot sauce to give it a bit more flavor, but other than that stuck to the recipe and it was great! Makes a full 13x9 pan, and is very affordable compared to recipes with tons of expensive cheeses!!!

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2012 by spower123

Writing this review as I start to prep the ingredients to make it again. Kiddos love it and so do the grownups. Will be a household staple from here on in :)

Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2012 by kjtaylor

My family loves this! And I didn't make any changes to it.

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2012 by CupcakeML

This was a hit with my family and friends! I will make it again with no changes.

Reviewed on May. 22, 2012 by MisterPhillip

This recipe was so overly flavoured by the powdered mustard it was obscene. The Onions were a nasty surprise counterpoint as well. Also, no egg?? Bleh!!

Reviewed on May. 21, 2012 by davinda

So good and everyone loved it! Will make again!

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2012 by loozerjones

This was delicious and easy to make! And the leftovers were almost more tasty the next day!

Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2011 by katlaydee3

This was really good. I made it for a family dinner and everyone liked it. I used Tillamook White Cheddar.

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2011 by aorla846

The best mac & cheese I've ever had!

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2011 by Mommados

My family really enjoyed this. I used a blend of cheddars (white and yellow) and thought it was full of flavor.

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2009 by TinaMurray

The family loved it! Added bacon to bump up the flavor...Will make this one again