Mom's Mac and Cheese

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook macaroni as label directs; drain. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease 2-qt casserole. In small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter; add breadcrumbs and toss to coat; set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in medium saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter; add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, salt, mustard, and pepper until blended. Slowly stir in milk; cook until smooth and slightly thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.

Step 3

Place drained macaroni in casserole. Pour cheese mixture over macaroni. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top.

Step 4

Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly and bread crumbs are golden.