Favorite Italian Dish--Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Last year when Mark and I went down to Phoenix for Spring Training, sister-in-law Natalie made the best homemade Baked Mac-n-Cheese while we were there.  I just had to get the recipe.

Macaroni and Cheese

1 lb. elbow macaroni
1/4 c. butter
4 TBS flour
2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
3 c. grated Cheddar Cheese


Cook macaroni according to directions.  In a large saucepan melt butter.  Add flour and stir.  Pour in milk and cook, stirring until thick.  Add salt, pepper, and mustard.  Then add 2 1/2 c. of cheese.  Stir until melted.  Remove from heat and add cooked macaroni.  Mix together.  Pour into 9 x 13 pan.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.