Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Butter, onion, flour, hot milk, dried thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns, salt, and grated nutmeg.

Butter a 3 quart baking dish, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a double boiler heat the butter until bubbly. Add the onion and cook over low heat 3-4 minutes. Stir in the flour, continue cooking a few more minutes. Pour in the milk little by little while whisking. Add a few peppercorns, some thyme, and a bay leaf, Sprinkle in some salt and a little nutmeg and cook on low for 10 minutes.

pasta, shredded Parmesan, shredded Fontina cheese, and bread crumbs

Mix the cheeses together.  Cook pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta then place 1/3 in baking dish, cover with 1/3 of the cheeses and 1/3 of the sauce.  Grate on pepper, make 2 more layers. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.   Bake 15-20 minutes or until browned.