Baked Macaroni & Cheese

This is the classic southern comfort food with a new twist on it.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1  lb macaroni
• 3  tablespoons flour
• 3  cups milk
• 1  onion, finely chopped
• 1  garlic clove, finely chopped
• 3⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
•  salt
•  pepper
• 3  cups  shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  finely grated parmesan cheese
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
•  hot pepper sauce
• 1  cup  breadcrumbs
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1  tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

1. -Cook macaroni according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain again.
2. -Preheat oven to 375. Lightly spray or grease 13x9x2 inch casserole dish.
3. -Whisk together flour and 1/2°C milk in medium saucepan until smooth and no lumps remain. Add remaining milk, onion, garlic, mustard, salt & pepper. Cook mixture over medium heat while stirring continuously until mixture is thick and begins to boil. Once it begins to boil remove from heat.
4. -Gently fold in cheddar and parmesan cheese, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce into mixture.
5. -Combine the cheese and macaroni in large bowl. Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish.
6. -Bake in oven for 15min. In the meantime combine bread crumbs, paparika & melted butter. Sprinkle mixture over casserole. Return to oven and bake for 10-15min. or until bubbly and browned.