Originally posted July 07, 2016

Mac and Cheese

This Brother Jimmy's (www.BrotherJimmys.com) Mac and Cheese recipe is unbelievable and is perfect to serve to any of your guests. Within seven steps you will have a mouth-watering dish to indulge in.

Ingredients

1 lb Elbow Macaroni
1 Tbs Kosher Salt
¾ Cup Spanish Onion, small dice
2 Tbs Butter
1 lb Velveeta
1 Cup Milk
½ tsp Dry Mustard
4 Tbs Butter
1 ½ Cup Panko Bread Crumbs

6-8 servings

Directions

1. Bring water to boil with 1 tablespoon of salt, and add the macaroni cook to al dente – about 7-8- minutes.
2. Strain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
3. Melt the butter in a sauté pan and sweat the onions until they are soft and translucent. Set aside
4. In a double boiler cook the milk, Velveeta and mustard, stirring occasionally. When the cheese has all been incorporated and you have a smooth sauce add in the onions and mix well. Continue cooking until the sauce is thick enough not to run when you swipe a finger on the back of a wooden spoon
5. Combine the macaroni and the cheese sauce and pour into a casserole dish.
6. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and mix in the panko. Stir for a couple of minutes to toast. When the crumbs are golden brown remove from the heat and sprinkle this mixture on top of the macaroni and cheese.
7. Bake in a 350-degree oven for a 30 – 40 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly around the edges

1 hour