With the cooler weather here in Bastrop County I have just developed a craving for some old fashioned mac and cheese. Nothing like comfort food when there is a chill in the air. I have been searching for a recipe and found this one from Mama Dip's Family Cookbook which was published in the most recent issue of Southern Living. They call it the Community Nurse Macaroni and Cheese. It serves six.
Ingredients :
One cup dry milk, 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 lb shredded sharp cheese, 1/2 stick of butter or mararine - melted, 2 eggs - beaten, one 16 oz. box/bag of elbow macaroni - prepared, 1/2 cup cracker or bread crumbs.
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Mix together the first eight ingredients. Stir in the prepared macaroni and then put in to a 1.5 quart baaking dish. Top with the crumbs and then back for 45 minutes.
This is similar to the recipe my mom gave me years ago with the exception of the "dry" milk and Worchestershire. I am tempted to make this recipe as it has been published but keeping waistlines in mind maybe I should try to cut some of the fat content by using low fat dry milk and cheese. And whole wheat macaroni might be smart too.
Can't wait either way! Try it and let me know what you think!