Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
added 03/07/08
Serves 4
Thrifty, filling, and easy to make, here is the
dish that you may remember complete with crunchy topping made from
Ritz crackers. Classic comfort food— creamy inside, golden
and crispy on the top.
5 Tbs. butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups milk, scalded
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 pkg. (8 oz.) pasteurized process cheese spread
loaf (Velveeta)
8 oz. elbow macaroni, slightly undercooked
1/3 cup crushed Ritz crackers
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a
2-quart casserole and set aside. Melt three tablespoons of the butter
in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth.
Using a wire whisk, stir in milk and continue cooking until mixture
comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute
longer. Remove from heat and stir in Worcestershire sauce and red
pepper. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in cooked, drained macaroni.
Spoon into prepared casserole. In a small saucepan, melt remaining
2 tablespoons butter. Remove from heat and stir in Ritz crumbs.
Sprinkle crumbs over macaroni. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until
sauce is bubbly and crumbs are appetizingly browned.
—Comfort Food, by Holly Garrison
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