Description:

Mac & Cheese with crumbs on top

Source:

nichols

Serves/Makes:serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped yellow onion
• 3 Tbsp (45 ml) butter
• 2 tsp (10 ml) mustard
• 1 lb (.5 kg) Wisconsin Cold Pack Cheddar cheese(or other sharp Cheddar cheese) shredded
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 lb (.2 kg) elbow macaroni or other small pasta shape, cooked according to the package directions
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) broccoli florets, boiled 3 minutes, drained, and coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) crushed saltine crackers

Preparation

• Saute the onions in 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the butter in a large heavy saucepan over moderate heat until soft but not brown.
• Add the mustard, cheese, milk, salt, and pepper, and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
• Stir in the cooked macaroni and pour half of the mixture into a buttered 3 quarts (2850 ml) (3 L) baking dish.
• Arrange the broccoli on top, and cover with the remaining macaroni mixture.
• Melt the remaining butter in a small saucepan and mix with the cracker crumbs.
• Sprinkle the cracker crumbs on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake in a preheated 375 degree (200 C.) F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until it is bubbling and brown.

Comments

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