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In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente. While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. You can cook Baked Macaroni and Cheese using 11 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Baked Macaroni and Cheese

1. Prepare of ingredients.
2. It's 4 cup of uncooked elbow macaroni.
3. Prepare 3/4 cup of onion, finely diced (I cut this back to 1/2 cup).
4. You need 3/4 cup of butter, divided.
5. Prepare 6 tbsp of all-purpose flour.
6. Prepare 4 1/2 cup of milk.
7. It's 4 cup of (16 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese. (You can substitute Velvetta if you'd like).
8. It's 1 tsp of dry mustard.
9. It's 1/4 tsp of ground black pepper.
10. Prepare 1 tsp of salt.
11. You need 3/4 cup of dry bread crumbs (I use panko).

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. While the macaroni is hot, add the cheeses to the pan; stir well. Spread the macaroni mixture in the prepared baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, eggs, butter, hot sauce, and salt.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese instructions

1. On stovetop, Cook macaroni according to package directions to al dente. ALSO, preheat oven to 350°F..
2. Meanwhile, in sauce pan, saute onion in 1/2 cup butter. Once butter is melted, wisk in flour. Cook on low heat until a light golden brown, making a roux. (I omitted the onion completely this time, just to experiment).
3. Gradually add the milk, bring to a low boil. Stir constantly until thickened. About 5 minutes on a med/low..
4. Add dry mustard, salt, pepper and cheese, stir until cheese is melted, and sauce is smooth. Mix cooked macaroni in..
5. In a greased 9x13 inch pan, pour the macaroni and cheese in. In separate bowl, mix bread crumbs with remaining 1/4 cup melted butter. Sprinkle evenly on top. Place uncovered in oven for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly..
6. I finished it off by placing under broiler for a couple of minutes to lightly brown the panko bread crumbs. WATCH CAREFULLY! Or you'll have burned bread crumbs!.
7. ***Got from taste of home***.

Pour the milk mixture over the macaroni. This is the last step in creating a fantastic homemade sauce for our Baked Classic Macaroni and Cheese. Add the salt, seasoned salt and pepper. Taste the sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed! Pour in the drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine.