Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

How to make baked macaroni and cheese:

1 (8 oz) pkg elbow macaroni
Boiling water
Salt
3 Tbsp butter or margarine
2 Tbsp flour
Dash of pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp grated onion
1/2 Tbsp dry mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire
1/2 cup buttered crumbs
Crisp bacon strips

Cook macaroni in boiling, salted water according to package directions. Drain. Melt butter; blend in flour, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add milk; cook over low heat until smooth and thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheese, onion, mustard and Worcestershire; continue to cook until cheese melts. Add macaroni. Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole. Top with crumb. Bake in 375 degree oven about 25 minutes or until browned. Garnish with bacon. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Curried Macaroni: Cook an 8-ounce package elbow macaroni or macaroni shells. Prepare two cups medium white sauce. Add 1 tablespoon each minced onion and curry powder. Add cooked macaroni; heat thoroughly.  Makes 6 servings.

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