Cooking with Roz
RECIPE - Macaroni & Cheese
Ingredients
1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
Paprika
Directions
Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain well, and set aside.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in salt and 2 cups cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into egg; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly.
Stir cheese sauce into macaroni; pour into a lightly greased 1 3/4-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese and paprika. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
TIP 1: Add caramelized small chopped onion to cooked macaroni.
TIP 2: Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top before adding cheese and paprika.