macaroni and cheese

Cincinnati, OH
Updated on Mar 17, 2011

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 pounds Colby cheese, shredded
  • 1 1/2 - 2 - cups of milk
  • - salt
  • 2 - 4 tablespoons butter, diced into small pieces

How To Make macaroni and cheese

  • Step 1
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Step 2
    Add diced onion to the pot while the macaroni is cooking.
  • Step 3
    Cook macaroni for 1 minute less than the package directions, then drain.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 5
    Repeat 2 more layers, ending with a heavy layer of cheese.
  • Step 6
    Pour milk over the top of the casserole; milk should come about halfway up the casserole.
  • Step 7
    Scatter the butter pieces across the top.
  • Step 8
    Bake at 350° for 45-60 minutes, until top is golden brown and milk is absorbed.

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Category: Pasta Sides
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #macaroni
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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