Grandma McLeod's Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Deb Durocher
This recipe came from Al and Linda McLeod - it was a favourite of Al’s family growing up.
ingredients
- 1/2 pound elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon powdered mustard
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Fresh black pepper
- Topping:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup \ bread crumbs
directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2
In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente.
- 3
While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it
- 4
moving for about five minutes. Make sure it’s free of lumps. Stir in the milk, onion, and paprika.
- 5
Simmer for ten minutes.
- 6
Stir in 3/4 of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the macaroni into the mix and
- 7
pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
- 8
Melt the butter in a saute pan and toss the bread crumbs to coat. Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs. Bake
- 9
for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and rest for five minutes before serving.
Source: Linda Detlor
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