Ingredients
1/2 lb macaroni
1 tsp butter
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
1 cup warm milk
1 tbsp hot water
1 sharp american cheese, shredded
Directions
Cook macaroni in pot until tender. Drain. Mix butter, egg, mustard,
salt, milk and hot water. Combine macaroni and butter mixture in
bowl. Add 3 cups shredded cheese. Combine. Pour into buttered
casserole. Sprinkle with additional shredded cheese. Bake at 350
degrees 45 minutes, or until custard is set and top is crusty. Makes
4 to 6 servings. Each serving contains: 612 calories; 1,172 mg
sodium; 149 mg cholesterol; 32 grams fat; 47 grams carbohydrates; 32
grams protein; 0.22 gram fiber. Presented by: Rose Dosti, L.A. Times
Culinary SOS column, 3/16/95, H22.
Servings: 4 servings
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