Macaroni & Cheese

From Jody Counsel


Ingredients:
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked according to package instructions & drain
3 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1/2 tsp salt
dash of pepper
2 cups milk
1/4 cup chopped onion
8 oz cheddar cheese
1 tomato (optional)
Italian bread crumbs (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In saucepan, melt butter; blend in flour, salt and dash of pepper. Add milk. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Add the onion and the cheese. Stir until melted.

Mix the cheese sauce with the macaroni. Put into a 1 1/2 quart casserole or an 8"x10" baking pan.

Bake @ 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Serves 6.



COOK'S TIP: This can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.



*if using tomato and Italian bread crumbs, arrange the sliced tomato on top and sprinkle with bread crumbs.