Recipe for Mac 'n Cheese

Mac 'n Cheese Recipe

Submitted by Lea, a member of our Derby Appliances family

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. elbow macaroni

2 oz. butter

2 TB. flour

3 cups milk

1/2 to 3/4 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1 tsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Salt & pepper to taste

2 oz. bread crumbs

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an oven-safe casserole dish.

Boil elbow macaroni for 5 minutes. Drain immediately, leave in colander.

Melt butter over low heat in a large saucepan.

Add flour, whisk until smooth.

Add milk, whisk often until smooth. Heat to just about boiling.

Add cheddar cheese, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper to taste.

Combine sauce and macaroni. Spread evenly in oven-safe dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs over macaroni.

Place in oven, bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Personalize your own version of Mac 'n Cheese!

1. Substitute elbow macaroni with other types of pasta such as fusilli, bow ties, mostaccioli, wagon wheels, etc. Follow package directions for cooking time, do not overcook

2. Add a handful of finely chopped tomatos, onions, corn or other veggies.

3. Sprinkle with parsley, chives, paprika or other seasoning

What other Mac 'n Cheese mix-in would you suggest? Have a recipe to share?

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