Macaroni and Cheese

[Marlene]

Macaroni and Cheese

A twist on an old favourite.

• 1/4 c butter
  
• 1 onion, finely chopped
  
• 1/4 c flour
  
• 1 T dijon mustard
  
• 1/2 tsp each, salt & pepper
  
• Dash cayenne
  
• 2 cans, 385 mls each, evaporated milk
  
• 2 c old cheddar cheese, shredded
  
• 3 c elbow macaroni, cooked
  
• 1 c bread crumbs
  
• 2 T parsley
  
• 2 T parmesan
  

In large saucepan, melt butter. Cook onion for 5 minutes until very soft. Stir in flour, mustard, salt and pepper.

Stir, 1 minute. Gradually stir in milk. Reduce heat and cook 3 minutes stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes, stirring. Stir in cheddar cheeseuntil melted and sauce is smooth. Add macaroni and stir until well combined.

Pour into buttered 10 cup casserole dish. In small bowl, combine bread crumbs, paremesan and parsley. Sprinkle over casserole.

Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Keywords: Main Dish, Dinner, Intermediate

( RG136 )