1lb Box of Macaroni (elbows or shells)
1 whole Vidalia onion
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 stick butter
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
3 to 4 Tablespoons plain flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese (the good stuff, not the stuff in the green can)
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups Buttermilk
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
Directions:
Cook Macaroni until almost done. Drain Noodles. Leave macaroni slightly Al Dente since it will be cooked further in the oven. In a dutch oven or oven safe dish saute chopped onion over medium heat in 1 Tablespoon olive oil until translucent. (about 10 minutes) In the same pan with the onions, melt 1/2 stick of butter. Add 4 Tablespoons flour, salt and pepper. Cook until flour is slightly browned. Pour in milk, and whisk until smooth. (If mixture is too thick, just add extra milk) Turn heat down to low and add buttermilk and cheese. Pour in noodles and stir to combine. Bake in oven
In a large oven safe dish mix all ingredients and bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes.
~Marsha Bradford