Recipe: Macaroni and Cheese (using cheddar and bread crumbs)

MACARONI AND CHEESE

1/2 lb. uncooked elbow macaroni
7 1/2 tbsp. butter, divided use
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
6 oz sharp cheddar, shredded or cubed (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
3/4 cup milk

Cook macaroni. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 2 quart casserole dish.

Melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add bread crumbs and saute until brown.

Sprinkle layer of crumbs in prepared casserole. Layer 1/3 of macaroni in dish. Sprinkle with 1/3 of cheese and season with salt and pepper. Dot with 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, 1/3 of remaining crumbs. Repeat.

Gently pour in milk and add final layer of cheese; top with remaining bread crumbs and dot with butter.

Place in lower 1/3 of oven; bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Remove from oven and wait 10 minutes to serve.

Hi Annie,

I haven't tried this recipe but it looks like it may give you the results you're looking for. If you want to keep the cheese from melting too quickly you can cut it in chunks and keep it chilled until you're ready to add it to the casserole.

If you come up with a recipe you like please share it with us!

Happy Cooking,

Betsy