Thanksgiving Favorite Recipe Swap - Golden Macaroni and Cheese

Golden Macaroni and Cheese

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

Ham

Bacon

This homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe beats the boxed kind any day of the week. For a divine main dish, stir in chopped cooked ham before baking, and then sprinkle top with chopped cooked bacon before serving
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.

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