Zingerman's Roadhouse Grill Mac & Cheese

By Realtychick

Ingredients

• 9 oz. dried elbow macaroni (2-1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup whipping cream or half-and-half
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded 2-year Grafton Village cheddar cheese (8 oz.)

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain; return to Dutch oven.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan cook and stir onion in hot butter over medium heat until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in flour. Add milk, whipping cream, bay leaf, mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf.

Add sauce and cheese to pasta in Dutch oven. Cook and stir over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.