January 26, 2004

• I think I will be using my lunch break today to enter a few recipes.   I never seem to have time at home!  Over the entire weekend I only add two to my website!  ARGH!!

  
  

  This is my favorite, but my hubby and children prefer Kraft Mac and Cheese out of the box! 

  
  

  
  

  MOM’S MACARONI AND CHEESE

  
  

  1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  5 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
  3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  1-1/2 cups milk
  1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  2 ounces process American cheese, cubed

  
  

  ½ teaspoon salt
  ¼ teaspoon pepper
  2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

  
  

  Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.  Place in greased 1-1/2 qt. baking dish; set aside.  In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.  Stir in flour until smooth.  Gradually add milk; bring to a boil.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes; reduce heat.  Stir in cheese, salt and pepper until cheese is melted.  Pour over macaroni; mix well.  Melt the remaining butter; add the breadcrumbs.  Sprinkle over casserole.  Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. 

  
  

  Yield: 6 servings

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