Macaroni and Cheese

 

INGREDIENTS

1 pound elbow noodles

1/2 cup salted butter

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

1 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

4 cups milk

2 Tablespoons Frank's Hot Sauce

8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese

 

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil the pan, 9x13.

Fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Stir in the macaroni, cook until al dente.  Rinse well. Add the noodles to the prepared 9x13 pan.

In the meanwhile, warm the butter in another large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt , pepper, onion powder, mustard and milk, whisk until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring continuously, for 3-5 minutes, before the sauce begins to thicken. Reduce fire to medium and whisk with cheese and hot sauce. In a prepared 9x13 pan , add the cheese sauce over the noodles and fold to coat. Bake , uncovered, for 10 minutes. Serve hot.