Mueller's Macaroni & Cheese

Submitted by Jackie B.

"I got this off the back of the Muellers pasta box and it is the best macaroni & cheese I've ever made. The kids gobbled it up!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 8 ounces elbow macaroni
• 1⁄4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup crouton (optional)

directions

1. Cook macaroni for 9 minutes - drain, cover & set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350.
3. In medium saucepan melt butter, blend in flour, mustard, salt & pepper.
4. Cook until mixture is smooth and bubbly; gradually add milk.
5. Cook & stir over medium heat until mixture boils; simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6. Gradually mix in cheese. Stir over low heat until cheese is melted.
7. Add pasta; mix together lightly & pour into 2-quart casserole.
8. Top with croutons and bake 25 minutes.