Basic Macaroni and Cheese

By á-7692

Variant of many basic recipes.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) cornstarch
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dry mustard (optional)
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper
• 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) milk
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) Margarine or butter
• 2 cups (475 ml) (8 oz shredded American or Cheddar cheese, divided
• 8 oz (224 grm). Elbows (about 1 3/4cups), cooked 5 minutes and drained

Preparation

Step 1

In medium saucepan combine corn starch, salt, dry mustard and pepper; stir in milk.
Add margarine.
Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Stir in 1-3/4 cups (425 ml) cheese until melted.
Add elbows.
Pour into greased 2-quart casserole.
Sprinkle with reserved cheese.
Bake uncovered in 375 degree (200 C.) oven 25 minutes or until lightly browned.