Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Thanks, Patricia C. for this recipe. Macaroni and cheese is a staple in our house and this one sounds great!

JUST LIKE GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE

Cook 1 box of Elbow macaroni in boiling salted water til tender; drain
In saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons butter; blend in 4 tablespoons all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt and and dash of pepper

Add 4 cups of milk; cook and stir until thick & bubbly
Add 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion (optional)
Add 32 slices of white or yellow American cheese (broken into small pieces)
Stir until melted

Add sauce to macaroni.
Turn into large casserole dish
Cut up several pieces of freshly cooked bacon and sprinkle on top of macaroni. (optional-- but delicious)
Slice tomato and arrange slices on top of bacon/macaroni.
Sprinkle all with parsley

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until heated thoroughly.

YUM!

Could also be used as a side dish with a nice breaded chicken. Also would be nice with chopped broccoli throughout! Be creative!