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Golden Macaroni and Cheese




Source of Recipe


Southern Living 1/04






Recipe Introduction


For a divine main dish, stir in chopped cooked ham before baking, and then sprinkle top with chopped cooked bacon before serving.





List of Ingredients



• 1 (8 oz) pkg elbow macaroni (about 2 cups uncooked macaroni)
  
• 2 cups milk
  
• 1/4 cup flour
  
• 1 tsp onion salt
  
• 2 (10 oz) blocks sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 4 1/2 cups) and divided*
  
• 1 cup soft breadcrumbs (4 slices, crusts removed)
  
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
  






Instructions



1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well. Set aside.
   
2. Place milk, flour, and onion salt in a quart jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously 1 minute.
   
3. Stir together flour mixture, 3 1/2 cups cheese, and macaroni.
   
4. Pour macaroni mixture into a lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish or 2 (11-inch) oval baking dishes. Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese; drizzle evenly with melted butter.
   
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
   






Final Comments


Makes 8 servings

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