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Chunky Cheese Macaroni

I found this recipe in a newspaper, about 15 years ago, when my daughter was in the hospital in Houston, TX. Been using it ever since.





List of Ingredients



• 1 lb. elbow macaroni
  
• 3 qts. boiling water
  
• 1 Tablespoon salt
  
• Boil 13 minutes
  
• 3 Tablespoons flour
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  
• 3 cups milk
  
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
  
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  
• 2 cups cubed Cheddar Cheese
  
• 6 Tablespoons butter
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
   
2. Cook macaroni in boiling water in large kettle until tender drain.
   
3. In a small saucepan, over low heat, make a sauce with butter, flour, seasonings and milk. Stir in onion, and grated cheese.
   
4. Arrange 1/3 of the drained macaroni in a greased casserole (3 quarts).
   
5. Pour in 1/3 of the sauce, sprinkle with 1/3 of the cubed cheese, repeat the layering.
   
6. Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Serve immediatly.
   Serves about 8-10 as a main course.
   






Final Comments


Serve with a green salad.