Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese (4 servings)
· 4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
· 1 large yellow onion, diced
· 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
· 4 cups Carnation Evaporated Milk
· 2 Teaspoons salt
· 1 teaspoon black pepper
· 1 teaspoon mild paprika
· ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
· 2 ½ cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese
· 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
· ½ cup bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 400
Melt the butter in large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are softened, about 2 min. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns light brown, about 3 min. Gradually whisk in the evaporated milk Add the salt and pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring until the sauce is thickened about 5 min. Add the cheese and stir until it is melted. Add the macaroni and stir until the noodles are thoroughly coated. Remove from heat. Butter a 9x12 inch casserole. Transfer the macaroni mixture into the casserole. Sprinkle the bread crumbs on top.
Bake until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown about 30 min.