MACARONI & CHEESE - JOANNA'S Recipe

Name: MACARONI & CHEESE - JOANNA'S
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pasta, elbow macaroni uncooked; 3 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 small onions finely chopped; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons black pepper; 2 cups milk; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded; 1 each bread, dinner rolls sourdough or french; 2 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cups cheddar cheese shredded

Servings: persons

2 cups pasta, elbow macaroni uncooked
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onions finely chopped
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons black pepper
2 cups milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1 each bread, dinner rolls sourdough or french
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cups cheddar cheese shredded

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2
In large saucepan, melt butter.
3
Add onion and cook until tender.
4
Stir in flour, salt.
5
mustard, salt and pepper.
6
All milk slowly, stirring constantly, and cook until sauce is thickened and bubbly.
7
Add cheese and stir until melted.
8
Combine cooked macaroni and cheese mixture and mix well.
9
Pour into buttered casserole.
10
(I use one that's about 12 inch square).
11
Top with topping and bake in 375 oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
12
To make topping: tear roll apart and use steel blade of food processor to chop into fine bread crumbs.
13
Melt better in small saucepan then add crumbs and toss until covered with butter.
14
Combine buttered crumbs with cheese and spread over casserole.
15
I generally serve this with sauteed Kielbasa.

823

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups pasta, elbow macaroni uncooked, 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, 1 small onions finely chopped, 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose, and more.

Yes, MACARONI & CHEESE - JOANNA'S falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

MACARONI & CHEESE - JOANNA'S

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