baked macaroni and cheese

By momofsixplus1

Ingredients

• 1 pound macaroni
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups, low-fat milk
• 1 small onion,, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 3/4 tsp dry mustard
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese(12 ounces)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 6 drops liquid red-pepper seasoning
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Preparation

Step 1

cook macaroni following package directions until al dente, firm but tender. drain, rinse with cold water, drain again.

preheat oven to 375. grease 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish

whisk together flour and 1/2 cup of the milk in medium-size saucepan until smooth. add remaining milk, onion, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. boil 1 minute. remove from heat.

stir cheddar and parmesan cheeses, lemon juice and red-pepper seasoning into saucepan.

combine macaroni and cheese sauce in large bowl. pour into prepared baking dish.

bake in preheated 375 oven for 15 minutes. combine bread crumbs, paprika and melted butter in small bowl. sprinkle over top of macaroni. bake 10-15 minutes longer until bubbly and top is browned.