Preparation time: 45 minutes Serves: 4
2 cups uncooked elbow or straight macaroni
3 tbsp. butter or margarine
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 cups milk
3 cups shredded cheese
1 tbsp. buttered breadcrumbs
Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain. In large saucepan, melt butter. Add onion; cook until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Blend in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese; stir until melted. Combine macaroni
and cheese mixture; mix well. Pour into buttered 2 quart casserole dish. Top with breadcrumbs. Bake in 350 oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Garnish as desired.