AWESOME BAKED MACARONI and CHEESE

AWESOME BAKED MACARONI and CHEESE



8-oz. elbow macaroni
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. minced yellow onion
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. turmeric
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. salt
2 cups milk
10-oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated


Cook the macaroni (bring 2 quarts of water to boiling, add 1-1/2 tsp. salt, add macaroni, return to boiling, boil about 8 minutes).

Drain. In a saucepan, melt butter.

Add minced onion and sauté until slightly golden.

Add spices and flour.

Cook mixture until it is thick, smooth and bubbly.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Add milk, and cook over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes until thickened.

Add grated cheese and stir until melted. Pour over cooked macaroni. Mix well.

Pour macaroni and cheese and cheese sauce mixture into a 2-quart baking dish.

Top with breadcrumbs.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes, or until browned on top.