Carlyn’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese OLD
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups milk
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 kg shredded sharp Cheddar
- cheese (3 cups)
- 1 kg elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
Method
In saucepan over medium low heat melt 4 tablespoons butter; blend in flour and seasonings, stirring until smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk; cook and stir until thick and smooth. Stir in cheese. Place cooked drained macaroni in a buttered 3-quart casserole. Pour sauce over macaroni and gently mix to blend. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with the bread crumbs. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the macaroni. Bake at 375°/190° for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
Macaroni and cheese recipe serves 4 to 6.
