Creamy Mac & Cheese | Family Circle

8 oz elbow macaroni
3 tbs unsalted butter
kosher salt
3 tbs all-purpose flour
1 tbs dry mustard
3 cups whole milk
1/4 cup yellow onion, minced
1/2 tsp paprika
1 egg, large
12 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt & Pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 350◦
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in flour & mustard. Stir for about 5 minutes. Whisk in milk, onion and then the paprika. Simmer for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
4. In a small bowl, add the egg, continually beating. Slowly add a small amount of the butter/flour sauce. Whisk this into the saucepan. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese.
5. Add salt & pepper to desired taste.
6. Add the macaroni to the boiling water and cook until al dente (2-3 minutes) Drain well.
7. Add pasta to cheese sauce. Stir until mixed well.
8. Pour into a 2-quart casserole.
9. Top with remaining cheese.
10. Bake for about 30 minutes. 
11. Allow to sit about 5 minutes before serving,

Attribution: Image & Recipe is  the courtesy of Familycircle I found the recipe in the November 2016 issue, page 228. As of today's date they are offering the subscription for a mere $0.50 per issue. If you're interested in this great deal, just click on the below magazine.   

 

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