Dennis’ Macaroni and Cheese

Dad's the master of macaroni and cheese. This recipe never fails to please. It goes well with a tossed green salad and lemonade.

Preheat to 350º

In a large stockpot add:

½ gallon water

2 cups macaroni

In a large pan add:

4 Tbsp olive oil

Onion, chopped

Meat (sausage or ham are best)

When onion is translucent (not brown) add:

¼ cup flour

Stir until all oil is absorbed. Let it brown slightly, this is the roux, and then add:

About 2 cups milk

To avoid lumps, stir vigorously until the flour and liquid are smoothly mixed. When it has thickened, turn off the burner and add:

1-2 cups grated cheese

Let the cheese melt then add flavoring: (garlic powder, salt, coarse black pepper, bullion, Lawry's seasoning etc.). Drain macaroni then pour it into a large baking pan and cover with cheese sauce mixture. Stir until evenly distributed. Bake for 30 minutes. The last 5 minutes, sprinkle about a cup of shredded cheese over the top.