Home Style Seasoned Mac & Cheese

I know there are several Mac & Cheese recipes already on here, and I figured one more wouldn't hurt. :) Cook time for pasta isn't including in prep or cook time. As with all my recipes, please feel free to adjust the seasonings according to you and your families tastes.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups elbow macaroni
• 3  tablespoons margarine or 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄8  th. cup finely chopped sweet onion, can use same amount of green onion if desired
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2-2  cups milk
• 1  teaspoon ground mustard, can use prepared mustard instead
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3⁄4 teaspoon  smoked paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, add more if desired
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper, add more if desired
• 6  ounces  shredded colby-monterey jack cheese, divided

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
2. Over medium heat, in a medium size saucepan melt margarine and add onions.
3. Cook onions until softened.
4. Add flour and cook until lightly browned.
5. Turn heat to low and add milk a little at a time, stir until desired thickness is reached. ( You might need a little more milk, it all depends on how thick you want it. ).
6. Remove sauce from heat and add 4 1/2 ounces of cheese, a little at a time or it might turn out " STRINGY ".
7. Add seasonings to sauce and mix well.
8. Add cooked pasta to seasoned sauce and stir until pasta is well coated.
9. Pour pasta/sauce into an 11 x 7 inch pan that has been prepared with cooking spray.
10. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and sprinkle additional paprika if desired.
11. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until top is golden brown.