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macaroni and cheese

(5 ratings)
Mern avatar
Recipe by
Marianne Gleason
@Mern
Cincinnati, OH

This is my mother's Mac & Cheese recipe, she never wrote it down, just showed us how to make it. It's not your typical mac & cheese made with a sauce. The addition of onions is what makes it so good! Enjoy!

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(5 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For macaroni and cheese

  • 1
    lb elbow macaroni
  • 1
    small onion, diced
  • 2
    lbs colby cheese, shredded
  • 1 1/2 - 2
    cups of milk
  • salt

How To Make macaroni and cheese

  • 1
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • 2
    Add diced onion to the pot while the macaroni is cooking.
  • 3
    Cook macaroni for 1 minute less than package directions, then drain.
  • 4
    In a buttered 9x13 pan, start with a layer of macaroni (just enough to cover the bottom of the pan) and top with a layer of cheese.
  • 5
    Repeat 2 more layers, ending with a heavy layer of cheese.
  • 6
    Pour milk over top of casserole, milk should come about half way up the casserole.
  • 7
    Bake at 350° for 45-60 minutes, until top is golden brown and milk is absorbed.
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