MAC & CHEESE - CLASSIC

MAC & CHEESE - CLASSIC image

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/4 onion, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 lb processed cheese
1/4 lb shredded Cheddar cheese
8 oz creme cheese, or 1/4 lb swiss cheese.
Approx. 3/4 cup of Panko bread crumbs and 2 TBL of melted butter, mixed
optional: green beans, ham, hotdogs or bacon to suit your tastes.

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. Prepare the elbow macaroni according to package directions. 3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in the flour until a cream colored paste forms. Then pour in the milk and onions, and stir constantly until this comes to a hard boil, then stir for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and add all the cheeses, and any optional items. 4. When the macaroni is cooked, mix all the ingredients together, and place in a 9 X 13 pan. 5. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. 6. Uncover and spread the buttered Panko bread crumbs over the top. Baked uncovered at 425 for about 15 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown.

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