Classic Macaroni and Cheese

By Coldsnap46

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
• 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Fine Cut Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, divided

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from sargento.com

Preparation

Step 1

1

Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, if desired, in butter 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

2

Remove from heat. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni. Pour into 1-1/2-quart casserole; top with remaining cheese. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 30 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is lightly browned.