Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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¼ cup finely chopped onion
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups milk
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¾ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon dry mustard
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
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2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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1 (8 ounce) package processed American cheese, cut into strips
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Then stir in milk, salt, mustard, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens.
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Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
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Add Cheddar and American cheeses to milk mixture; stir until cheese melts.
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Combine cheese sauce and macaroni in a 2-quart baking dish; mix well.
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Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
561 | Calories |
33g | Fat |
37g | Carbs |
28g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 561 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 33g | 43% |
Saturated Fat 21g | 104% |
Cholesterol 100mg | 33% |
Sodium 1194mg | 52% |
Total Carbohydrate 37g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 7% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 28g | 57% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 643mg | 49% |
Iron 2mg | 10% |
Potassium 287mg | 6% |
* 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.