Easy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese (Gale Sayers)

Main Dish

Easy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese (Gale Sayers)

1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

1/2 stick butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons dried mustard

3/4 teaspoon onion powder

3 cups 2 percent milk

3 cups cubed American cheese

1/2 cup crushed cornflakes

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain.

Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan until sizzling. Stir in flour, dried mustard, and onion powder. Add milk, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Reduce heat to low; stir in cheese. Cook until cheese is melted. Add cooked macaroni, mix well and pour into greased casserole dish. Sprinkle cornflakes on top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Makes about 6 (1 cup) servings.

Per serving: 520 calories (56 percent from fat), 32 g fat (20 g saturated, 9 g monounsaturated), 96 mg cholesterol, 23.9 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates, 1.2 g fiber, 1,030 mg sodium.