Basic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

By VickiC223

Ingredients

• 2 c. uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked as pkg. directs and drained
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 1/2 c. milk
• 2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz.)

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from cooks.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In medium saucepan, melted butter; stir in flour, mustard, and salt.
Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until mixture thickens slightly (mixture should coat spoon). Remove from heat. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese; stir until melted. Stir in cooked macaroni. Turn into greased 1 1/2 quart shallow baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly. Refrigerate leftovers.