My Mom's Best Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked macaroni
• 3 tablespoons plain flour
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 5 ounces water
• 3/4 cup whole milk or low-fat milk
• 1 1/2-2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Boil and drain macaroni per package instructions.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan. Add flour and salt. Cook just until mixture is lightly golden brown. Stir in dried onion (add more or less to your taste).

4. 4

   Combine evaporated milk, water and milk in a measuring cup. You should have 2 cups of milk mixture. Stir into flour mixture to thicken, slow enough to avoid making lumps.

5. 5

   Heat mixture not quite to boiling.

6. 6

   Add 1 cup cheddar and stir until cheese is melted.

7. 7

   Cook sauce until slightly thickened (similar consistency to gravy).

8. 8

   Stir in cooked macaroni.

9. 9

   Pour into greased 8 or 9-inch baking dish.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with desired amount cheese.

11. 11

    Bake for approximately 30 minutes until it's lightly browned and bubbly.