Mom's Macaroni and Cheese

 

1 1/2

cups uncooked elbow macaroni (5 oz)

2

tablespoons butter or margarine

1

small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1/4

cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1 3/4

cups milk

6

oz American cheese loaf, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

• 1 Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package using minimum cook time.
• 2 Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, salt and pepper in butter, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender.
• 3 In small bowl, mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni. Into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole, spoon macaroni mixture.
• 4 Bake about 30 minutes or until bubbly and light brown.