Macaroni & Cheese

Ingredients

3 tbsp Butter 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Onion 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour 1/2 tsp Salt 2 cups Elbow Macaroni, Cooked & Drained 2 cups Vern's Shredded Cheddar (divided) 2 cups Milk 1 cup cooked and crumbled Nueske's Bacon (optional)

Directions

Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat Cook onion, if desired, in butter 5 minutes or until tender Stir in flour, salt, and pepper Gradually add milk and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened Remove from heat Add 1-1/2cups cheese Stir until cheese is melted Add cooked, crumbled bacon Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni Pour into 1-1/2quart casserole Top with remaining cheese Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned