Before I start with the recipes, I want to add info about the abbreviations I use.  I do this for many reasons, the first of which is because shortens the time it takes to type the recipe.  I’m not a typist.  I use the hunt and peck method.

Legend:

T – Tablespoon/Tablespoons

t – teaspoon/teaspoons

C – cup/cups

qt. - quart

pkg - package

lg – Large

lb. – pound / lbs. – pounds

oz. – ounce/ounces

sm. – small

temp - temperature

MAC & CHEESE RECIPES

Easy Mac & Cheese

Ingredients:

1 – 12 oz – pkg – elbow macaroni

1 – egg

2 – c – milk

2 – T – butter (melted)

1 – T – butter (to grease dish)

2 ½ - c – shredded – cheddar cheese

salt & pepper (to taste)

Directions:

  1)    Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions.

  2)   Preheat oven to 350°

  3)   Lightly grease 2 qt. baking dish with 1 T butter.

  4)   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.

  5)   Add melted (2 T) butter and cheese to the egg mixture, stir well.

  6)   Put cooked macaroni into 2 qt. baking dish.

  7)   Pour egg, milk, cheese mixture over the macaroni.

  8)   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  9)   Stir well, making sure everything is evenly mixed and level.

  10) Spread extra ½ c cheese evenly on top.

  11)  Bake uncovered for 35-40 mins., until top is golden brown.

Baked Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

2 ½ - c - elbow macaroni

¼ - c – butter

¼ - c – flour

½ - t – salt

4 – c – milk

1 – lb. -  shredded - cheddar cheese

¼ - c – butter (melted)

1 – sleeve – Ritz crackers (crushed)

Directions:

  1)    Preheat oven to 350°

  2)   Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain well.

  3)   In a large saucepan, add ¼ c butter, melt.

  4)   Stir in flour and salt. Stirring constantly for about 2 mins., or until completely mixed.

  5)   Whisk in milk and simmer, stirring frequently, until it thickens.

  6)   Turn off heat, stir in cheese until cheese is melted.

  7)   Add cooked macaroni, stir to coat.

  8)   Pour into 9X13 in. baking dish.

  9)   In a mixing bowl, add melted butter and crushed crackers, mix well.

  10) Scatter crackers evenly over mac and cheese.

  11)  Bake until golden brown, about 45 mins.