Whistle stop old-fashioned macaroni and cheese

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsMilk
3tablespoonsButter -- melted
2tablespoonsFlour
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
3Eggs -- beaten
5cupsCooked elbow macaroni
cupShredded Cheddar cheese --
(10 oz.)
¾cupFresh breadcrumbs -- or cracker crumbs

Directions

"This is more like a macaroni and cheese custard." Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl; beat until smooth using a wire whisk. Layer half of cooked macaroni in bottom of a greased 9" square baking dish; sprinkle with 1⅔ cups cheese and layer remaining macaroni on top. Pour milk mixture over macaroni; sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake, uncovered, for 50 minutes; sprinkle with remaining cheese and continue baking 5 minutes longer, or until set.

Serves: 6 to 8

Posted by: Debbie Carlson

Mastercooked by Marjorie Scofield 10/21/95 Recipe By : Fannie Flagg's "Original Whistle Stop Cafe Cookbook" From: Marjorie Scofield Date: 12-06-95 (02:39) (160) Fido: Recipes