Baked Macaroni and Cheese

April 05, 2013

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This is my go-to recipe for mac and cheese. Deliciously cheesy goodness without the boxed chemicals. This recipe has been boyfriend-approved—He eats at least two bowls every time!

3 cups macaroni elbows
(Sauce)
1 large onion, diced
3 tbsp salted butter
1 heaping tbsp flour
2 cups 2% milk (any lower and you’ll get an odd, grainy texture)
2 cups freshly grated old cheddar cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp pepper
(Crust)
3 tbsp butter
¼ cup bread crumbs (I used one that had italian seasoning already in it)
½ cup grated old cheddar cheese

Boil the macaroni in lightly salted water While the macaroni boils, cook the diced onion in 3 tbsp butter until soft and transparent. Add flour, onion powder, and garlic powder, then mix until it has...
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Nutritions

Calories
347

Sodium
540mg
22% DV

Fat
20g
31% DV

Protein
8g
17% DV

Carbs
29g
10% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV