AUNT LYDIA'S GERMAN-STYLE BAKED MACARONI

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Aunt Lydia's German-style Baked Macaroni image

This is a great family favorite and brings smiles from the little ones to the older ones; a wonderful meatless meal served with a fresh green salad. It serves many so it is a staple at all our family functions. Try it ... you'll love it!

Provided by Gingerbee

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb elbow macaroni (cooked & drained)
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
1 1/4 cups milk
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/3 cup flour
1 small onion (diced)
1/2-1 cup butter or 1/2-1 cup margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup plain breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cook and drain elbow pasta and place into a buttered roasting pan.
  • In a saucepan on the stovetop, melt 1/2 stick butter or margarine.
  • Saute onions for 3 minutes.
  • Mix flour into the cold milk, stirring to remove any lumps; Pour milk/flour mixture into saucepan with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and dry mustard.
  • Cook until just hot; stir in cheddar cheese and pour over elbow macaroni in roasting pan.
  • Melt the other 1/2 stick butter or margarine and mix into breadcrumbs to moisten.
  • Sprinkle on breadcrumbs and paprika.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes or until golden brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.6, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 563.7, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 17.2

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