BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

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This is my all time favorite Mac and Cheese recipe. I have made this recipe many times and never tire of it. This recipe I found in the McCall's Recipe card collection. My family and I love this. I hope you will to.

Provided by Shirley Murtagh

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 pkg (8 oz.) elbow macaroni ( i use 2-21/2 cups)
1/4 cup of butter or margarine
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 cups of milk (whole or 2%)
2 cups (8 oz) grated cheddar cheese ( i use the whole pkg of cheese except for 1 cup saved for topping)
1 large tomato, thickly sliced

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375F
2. Cook the macaroni as the package label directs; drain
3. Meanwhile, melt butter in medium size saucepan.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in flour,salt,and pepper until smooth.
5. Gradually stir in the milk and bring to boiling stirring constantly. Reduce heat, and simmer mixture for 1 minute or until thickened
6. Remove from heat
7. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of grated cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
8. Add the macaroni and stir gently until cheese and macaroni are combined
9. Pour mixture into a 1 1/2 qt., shallow casserole dish.
10. Arrange tomato slices over the top. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top
11. Bake 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown
12. Makes 4-6 servings

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