Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese

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This is a classic recipe for macaroni and cheese. The kids will love this!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
7
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 7 servings

  • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups milk

  • ¼ onion, minced

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • ¼ pound processed cheese food

  • ¼ pound shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ¼ pound shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Prepare the elbow macaroni according to package directions.

  3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in the flour until a cream colored paste forms. Then pour in the milk and stir constantly until this comes to a hard boil, then stir for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and set aside.

  4. When the macaroni is cooked, spread 1/2 of it into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Then layer 1/2 of the grated onion, 1/2 of the salt and pepper and 1/2 of each of the cheeses. Repeat this one more time: macaroni, onion, salt and pepper and cheeses, and then pour the reserved white sauce over all. Top off with small pats of butter to taste.

  5. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

401 Calories
23g Fat
29g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 7
Calories 401
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 15g 73%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 450mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 19g 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 424mg 33%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 237mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.