May Homemade Mac & Cheese

Recipe from Judi Stevens

Homemade Mac & Cheese

6 Ounces Elbow Macaronie (1.5 Cups)
3 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine
1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Onion
2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Dash of Pepper
2 Cups Milk
2 Cups American or Cheddar Cheese (I do one cup of each)
1 Cup Toasted Bread Cumbs

Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain.

For Fresh Bread Crumbs-
Cube Italian bread into large pieces
Put in food processor and pulse until crumbs are desired size- equalling 1 cup
Toast crumbs in melted butter in frying pan until golden brown
Set aside

For Cheese Sauce-
In a saucepan, melt butter or margaring.
Cook the onion in the butter until tender, but not brown.
Stir in the flour, salt and pepper.
Add milk all at once.
Cook and stir until thick and bubbly.
Cook and stir 1-2 minutes more.
Add cubed cheese (American or Cheddar)
Still until melted.


Finishing-
Stir macaroni into cheese sauce.
Turn into a 1.5 qt. casserole.
Pour bread crumbs over top.
Bake in a 350 degree over for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through