Macaroni and Cheese

Serves 6

Lauren

ingredients

Macaroni

6-7 oz elbow macaroni
3/4 lb (12 oz or approx 3 cups) grated cheeses (I use a combo of sharp cheddar, smoked Gouda, & Habanero or hot pepper cheddar)
2 slices white bread pulsed in food processor with 3 T Parmesan cheese to resemble coarse crumbs.
Butter cut into pieces for dotting on the top

White Sauce

1
Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 375.
2
Boil the macaroni for 5 mins and drain setting aside. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the onion. Cook the onion a few minutes until translucent. Add the flour and cook stirring for about 2 minutes. This removes the raw flour flavor. When the mixture is lightly tanned in color, whisk in the warm milk a little at a time to get it as smooth as possible. Continue cooking and stirring until it is thickened. Then add the salt, pepper & nutmeg. Then carefully add handfuls of cheese stirring to melt.
3
When it is all combined, remove from heat and stir in the macaroni. Pour into prepared baking dish. Top with prepared breadcrumbs and dot with butter.
4
Bake in oven covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking another 15 minutes until golden and bubbly. Rest for 5-10 before serving.

Source: Bobbie Kelly