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Mac and Cheese (II)

Source of Recipe

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List of Ingredients

Mac and cheese

1 1/2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

11/2 cups milk

2 tablespoons light cream (see note)

1 packed cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/4 cup crushed tomatoes (I used Pomi, you can use any canned product)
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Dash cayenne pepper (I used several dashes)


Dash white pepper

1/2 pound small elbow macaroni, cooked until barely done



1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, blend in flour and cook about 2 minutes.

2. Beat in the milk, then the cream and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to the boil and thickens. Remove from heat.

3. Stir in the cheese until melted, then the crushed tomatoes, sugar and two peppers.

4. Stir in the macaroni.

5. Pour into a shallow, buttered baking dish and bake in a preheated 400-degree oven until the surface browns, 25 to 30 minutes.

NOTE: If you don't want to purchase a half-pint container of light cream just for two tablespoons, simply add two tablespoons more milk. It might need a little salt for your individual taste



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