Macaroni and Cheese

A dish for all ages – mac ‘n cheese.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Elbow macaroni measured uncooked
  • 1 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp boiling water
  • 1 cup milk homogenized or evaporated
  • 3 cups Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
  • 1/4 cup grated onions (optional)
  • paprika for garnish
  • red and black pepper optional

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease or PAM a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Cook the macaroni or pasta in boiling water following the package directions until tender but slightly firm to the bite.

Step 2

Drain the pasta or macaroni; return pasta to saucepan. Stir in the butter and egg. In a large bowl, combine mustard, salt and nutmeg with the 1 tablespoon of water. Stir in the milk, 2-1/2 cups of the cheese, the onion and pasta.

Step 3

Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheese sprinkle with the paprika. Bake 350° for 1 hour or until topping has browned.



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