Baked Macaroni and Cheese A Soul Food
Creamy Dreamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese, there is an added flavor to the cheese sauce to make this dish tastes even better!
Servings 6 people
Calories 337kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- Salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
- 3 cups cold whole milk
- 1 ¼ cup mild or sharp cheddar cheese cubes I have used mild
- 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoon chopped onion
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni as per the package, I let the pasta cook for 12 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350F/180C. Grease a 9-inch pan with oil or butter and keep aside.
- In a saucepan, add the butter and when it melts add the onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the flour and stir for two minutes on medium-low until the raw smell of flour disappears.
- Add the salt and black pepper, stir for few seconds.
- Pour the milk and keep stirring to avoid forming lumps.
- When the sauce is thick, add the mustard and stir for one minute.
- Turn off the heat and add all the cheeses, cover the pan and let it set for two minutes.
- Uncover the pan and stir the sauce. Add in the macaroni and mix and then pour in the baking pan and bake for 20 minutes at 350F/180C.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal