Stove-Top Macaroni and Cheese

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Paula Deen"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1 cup minced onion
• 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups milk
• 1 (16 ounce) package Velveeta cheese, cubed
• 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) package cavatappi pasta, cooked and kept warm
• cooked crumbled bacon, for garnish
• shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish

directions

1. In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add onion, and cook for 6-8 minutes or until tender.
3. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
4. Gradually add milk, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly.
5. Add cubed cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, parsley, dry mustard, salt, and pepper; cook over low heat, stirring constantly until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
6. Add cooked pasta, stirring gently to combine.
7. Serve immediately; garnish with crumbled bacon or shredded cheddar cheese.