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Leek & Macaroni Casserole




Source of Recipe


Shanny






List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 cups elbow macaroni
  
• 4 or 5 leeks
  
• 4- 5 tbsp. butter or margarine
  
• 4 tbsp. flour
  
• 3 cups milk
  
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
  
• salt & pepper to taste
  
• parsley, thyme, etc. if desire
  
• 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh soft bread crumbs
  






Instructions



1. Cook macaroni about halfway done; drain.
   
2. Clean & slice leeks, using white bulb and tender inner part of green stems as well.
   
3. Melt butter in large saucepan and saute leeks about 3 minutes.
   
4. Add flour and seasonings; cook & stir a couple more minutes.
   
5. Gradually add milk - stirring constantly - and cook until mixture thickens.
   
6. Reduce heat & cook about 3 more minutes, still stirring.
   
7. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese and all of the macaroni, mixing as cheese melts.
   
8. Pour into casserole dish.
   
9. Mix remaining cheese with bread crumbs and sprinkle over top of casserole.
   
10. Bake in preheated 350F oven for 20-25 minutes, or until top is golden brown.