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Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

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By Athlyn Green


Homemade macaroni and cheese: nothing beats the taste!

Macaroni and cheese casserole is one of those comfort foods that should be on everyone's list of favorites. Homemade macaroni and cheese is good any time of the year.

Macaroni and Cheese Casserole Recipe

1 pkg. (8 ounces) elbow macaroni

1 small onion chopped fine

2-4 tbsp butter

2 tbsp. flour

1/2-1 tsp. dry mustard (depending on preference)

1 tsp. salt

onion powder

paprika

seasoned salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1-2 cups milk

1 pkg. chedder cheese, grated

2 pimientos, diced (optional)

1/2- 1 cup cup breadcrumbs

3 tomatos, sliced into wedges (optional)

Method:

Grease casserole dish.

Cook macaroni in boiling, salted water. Drain.

White Sauce

Saute onion in butter. Whisk in flour, mustard, salt, pepper, seasonings, and Worcestershire sauce; whisk in milk and simmer until mixture thickens.

Layer macaroni, white sauce, cheese and breadcrumbs in a casserole dish. Top with grated chedder cheese and breadcrumbs. (The breadcrumbs are essential--t hey make your mac & cheese crispy and tasty.)

Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes until mixture is bubbly and crispy around the edges.

Remove macaroni and cheese casserole from oven and let sit 5 minutes.

This recipe for homemade macaroni and cheese is the best I have ever tasted--full of flavor and so tempting to the taste buds.

* Adjust amounts of cheese and seasonings to taste.

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