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Crispy French Fried Onion Colby Jack Mac and Cheese

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. elbow pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 ( 6 oz.) container french fried onions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and place into a large bowl. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, add in flour and cook for a minute to brown.
  • Add in the milk, salt, pepper, colby jack cheese, and cheddar cheese. Cook the mixture until the cheese has completely melted and the sauce has thickened.
  • Mix the sauce with the pasta. Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and fried onions. Bake for 20-25 minutes.