Macaroni & Cheese Casserole

45m
Prep Time
40m
Cook Time
1h 25m
Ready In

Recipe: #34309

February 14, 2020



"This recipe is enhanced by the bit of green pepper. Given to me by Vanita Merrill, a dear friend who was an excellent cook, it has been a favorite for decades."

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (157.4 g)
  • Calories 317.9
  • Total Fat - 14.9 g
  • Saturated Fat - 8.4 g
  • Cholesterol - 37.8 mg
  • Sodium - 522.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 31.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.7 g
  • Sugars - 5.1 g
  • Protein - 14.6 g
  • Calcium - 366.4 mg
  • Iron - 0.9 mg
  • Vitamin C - 10.5 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Sauté red and green pepper in small amount of oil.

Step 2

Brown the crumbs lightly in 1 tablespoon of the butter in a skillet.

Step 3

In a saucepan make a thin white sauce of the other 1 tablespoon of butter, the flour, salt, pepper, and milk.

Step 4

Add 3/4 cup of grated cheese and the minced onion to the sauce, and then add the sautéed green and red pepper.

Step 5

Cook the macaroni by the package directions.

Step 6

Drain it and put it immediately into a greased 1½-quart casserole.

Step 7

Pour the sauce-cheese-onion-pepper mixture over the macaroni and stir well.

Step 8

Cover the top with the ¼ cup reserved grated cheddar and the buttered crumbs.

Step 9

Bake at 350' F. for 20-25 minutes.

Tips


No special items needed.

1 Reviews

JoanWagnerTeller

5.0

review by:
(14 Feb 2020)

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