Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Macaroni and Cheese Recipes. (Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe). This is a macaroni and cheese I first made 3 years ago when I was in California. When I got back to Texas I made it for my mom. This is now her favorite baked macaroni and cheese. She begs me to make it when I come to visit.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

¼ cup finely chopped onion

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

¾ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon dry mustard

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1 (8 ounce) package processed American cheese

cut into strips

Best One Pot Cheese and Macaroni

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute stirring constantly. Stir in milk salt mustard and pepper; cook stirring frequently until mixture boils and thickens.

Step 3

Meanwhile bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 4

To the milk mixture add the Cheddar and American cheeses; stir until cheese melts. Combine macaroni and cheese sauce in a 2 quart baking dish; mix well.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 561

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.3g 57%

Carbohydrates: 36.5g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 5.2g

Fat: 33.3g 51%

Saturated Fat: 20.7g 103%

Cholesterol: 100.1mg 33%

Vitamin A Iu: 1091.9IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.9mg 61%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 89.4mcg 22%

Calcium: 643.3mg 64%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 50.2mg 18%

Potassium: 286.8mg 8%

Sodium: 1194mg 48%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 300.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.