Baked Macaroni and Cheese I

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

Step 3
In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain.

Step 4
In a medium skillet saute the chopped onion, and minced garlic. Take off heat and add chopped cooked bacon and set aside.

Step 5
To make the sauce, in a medium saucepan melt the butter or margarine over low heat. Once melted, add the flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk and continue stirring until thickened. Stir in 2 cups of the grated Cheddar cheese and stir until melted.

Step 6
Combine cooked pasta, sauteed vegetables and sauce. Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish. Add the last cup of grated Cheddar cheese to top of mixture.

Step 7
Bake uncovered in preheated oven until cheese on top is melted and brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.