Golden Macaroni and Cheese

 

Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1  (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked macaroni)
• 2  cups  milk
• 1/4  cup  all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon  onion salt
• 2  (10-ounce) blocks sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 1/2 cups) and divided*
• 1  cup  soft breadcrumbs (4 slices, crusts removed)
• 1/4  cup  butter or margarine, melted

Preparation

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well. Set aside.

Place milk, flour, and onion salt in a quart jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously 1 minute.

Stir together flour mixture, 3 1/2 cups cheese, and macaroni.

Pour macaroni mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish or 2 (11-inch) oval baking dishes. Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese; drizzle evenly with melted butter.

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

*20 ounces loaf pasteurized prepared cheese product, shredded or cut into small cubes, may be substituted. Omit breadcrumbs if using prepared cheese product.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Kraft Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar Cheese.