Recipe: Macaroni and Cheese (with white sauce, baked, 1970's)

MACARONI AND CHEESE


6 to 7 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni (about 2 cups)
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cups milk
2 tbsp. grated onion
3 cups shredded process sharp American cheese (about 12 oz.)

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

Cook macaroni as directed on pkg.

While macaroni cooks, melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly.

Remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.

Place half the macaroni in ungreased 2-quart casserole; sprinkle with half the onion and cheese. Repeat. Pour white sauce over casserole. Dot with butter.

Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer.

Makes 6-8 servings
Source: Recipe booklet: Betty Crocker's Foods Men Like: Sure-to-please recipes for the man in your life, General Mills, Inc., 1970