Macaroni & Cheese - Cheddar Cheese Style

By JudyS

this is made using a medium white sauce.

Ingredients

• Topping:
• 4 tbsp oleo or butter
• 4 tbsp flour
• Speck pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 c milk
• 1/2 lb. (8 oz) Cheddar Cheese, cut into cubes
• 2 cups Elbow Macaroni, cooked
• 1/2 c Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 tbsp oleo or butter
• 1/4 c cracker crumbs or bread crumbs
• 2-qt casserole dish

Details

Servings 5
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven 350 degrees

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Set aside.

In saucepan over low heat, melt oleo
Add flour, pepper, and salt; stir until blended smooth.
Slowly add milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps
Cook, stirring, until smooth and thickened.

Add Cheddar Cheese, cook 3 minutes or until melted, stirring frequently.

Pour macaroni into a 2-qt casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Spoon cheese mixture into dish and mix well
Sprinkle with Cheddar
Melt remaining oleo; toss with cracker crumbs
Sprinkle over casserole.
Cover.

Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.

Makes 5 servings, 1 cup each.