Baked Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

• 450g uncooked macaroni pasta
• 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Instructions:

• Toast a slices of slow cooked bread in a toaster. Then grind them into breadcrumbs using a food processor and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente and drain.
• In a your Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker, heat 1/3 cup butter over MEDIUM heat and sauté onion until tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended while gradually stirring in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened.
• Stir in cheese until melted. Once melted, incorporate the macaroni pasta. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
• In a microwave, melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the dish.
• Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes.