Mac ‘n’ Cheese: pure comfort food

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This “homemade” recipe came from one of my mom’s Irish cousins years ago. Besides my own mom, Mae Garvey was one of the best cooks I have ever met—everything she did seemed so effortless and was always delicious. A treasured legacy!

Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni

1 lb sharp cheese, grated

½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

½ cup butter

Salt to taste

½ teaspoon ground dry mustard

½ cup flour

3 cups milk

¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ cup onions, chopped (or 1 teaspoon onion
powder)

Directions

Cook macaroni per package directions, drain and pour into bowl. Add cheeses and mix. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter, stir in flour until smooth. Add milk and seasonings and stir until very thick. Add sauce to macaroni mixture and mix well. Spoon into a large greased casserole. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.

Enjoy!