Name: Homemade Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
• 3 cups milk
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1 pinch paprika

Instructions:

• Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.
• In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat.
• Stir in enough flour to make a roux.
• Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly.
• Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick.
• Put macaroni in large casserole dish, pour sauce over macaroni, and stir well.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add bread crumbs and brown.
• Spread over the macaroni and cheese.
• Sprinkle with a little paprika.
• Bake at 350º F (175º C) for 30 minutes.

Comments: 7/1/2020 I used more grated Cheddar cheese and no Parmesan. I added a grated onion to the mix before baking it; I should have cooked the onion first. The bread crumbs were Panko, and I think their flavor was strong. I topped it off with 1/2 chopped tomato.
3/26/2024 - I sautéd an onion first and added it to the casserole. I used two cups of elbow macaroni and both cheeses as specified. I topped it with chopped tomato before baking.

Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/11679/homemade-mac-and-cheese/

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