Baked Macaroni and Cheese

JulieDRD's Note:

This is the recipe I have been using for years now. It comes from the Family Circle Cookbook. I have tried making this with less margarine but it just doesn't taste the same.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni or 1 (8 ounce) package shell macaroni or 1 (8 ounce) package other small macaroni noodles
• 1 small onion , grated
• 2 tablespoons butter (for sauce) or 2 tablespoons margarine (for sauce)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 ½ cups milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)
• 1 cup soft breadcrumbs , 2 slices
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine , melted, for crumb topping

Directions:

1. Stir macaroni into a large saucepan of boiling salted water; cook, stirring often, just until it is tender; drain.
2. Spoon macaroni into an 8-cup baking dish.
3. Make sauce:
4. Saute onion in butter or margarine about 1 minute, blend in flour, Worcestershire sauce and salt, cook, stirring constantly, just until bubbly.
5. Stir in milk; cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and bubbles 3 minutes, stir in cheese until melted.
6. Pour over macaroni, then mix inches.
7. Combine the bread crumbs and butter or margarine; sprinkle in a ring on top of the macaroni and cheese.
8. Bake in a moderate oven, 350 degrees for 30 minutes, or until the center is bubbly hot and the crumbs are toasty and golden.

Reviews

[Bekah49036]

This was okay mac and cheese. Nothing special. I would eat it again but probably wouldn't go out of my way to make it.

[Diesel01]

I make this about once a month. My husband and I both love it! Last time I made it, I was feeling creative and added about 1/2 cup of beer to the sauce mixture (I reduced the milk by 1/2 cup also). It was fantastic, too.

[Chef #341365]

Absolutely the most delicious macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever made. The fresh bread crumbs on the top are the icing on the cake! Do your family a favor and make this for dinner tonight!