Macaroni & Cheese

*Ingredients*

1 pkg (16 oz) elbow macaroni
1 onion minced
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon  dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
 
 

*Preparation*

Prepare pasta as directed, cooking only 6 minutes; drain.

Cook and stir onion in 6 tablesppons of butter until tender.  Stir in flour.  Gradually stir in milk.  Cook and stir until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.  Stir in cheese, mustard, salt and pepper.

Mix pasta and sauce in a very large bowl.

Pour into 13 x 9 inch baking dish.

Melt remaining 2 tablespons butter.  Stir in bread crumbs; spinkle over pasta.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 35 minutes or until lightly browned.

Serves: 8