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Homemade Macaroni & Cheese

Serves: 4
Prep. Time: 0:45

1/4 cup butter OR margarine
1/2 sm. onion - minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk
8 oz. process American cheese food - cubed
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground mustard seed
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/2 lb. elbow macaroni - cooked al dente

-Sauté onions in butter until transparent.
-Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
-Slowly stir in the milk.
-Stir in the cheese, salt, pepper, and mustard.
-Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
-Fold in prepared macaroni.
-Pour into a greased casserole dish and bake in a 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.