All-Time Favourite Mac & Cheese
Ingredients:
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1 (1 ) small onion, finely chopped
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1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
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3 cup (750 mL) macaroni or small pasta shells
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28 oz (796 mL) canned diced tomatoes, drained (optional), 1 large
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0.25 cup (50 mL) flour
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1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
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2 cup (500 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
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0.25 cup (50 mL) Parmesan cheese
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3 cup (750 mL) milk, heated
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( ) salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
Cook macaroni according to package directions -- drain well.
Meanwhile, in saucepan melt butter over medium heat -- cook onion unitl softened. Add flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute without browning. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth -- whisk in mustard. Cook, stirring often for 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened (do not boil). Remove from heat -- stir in cheeses until melted. If adding tomatoes, drain tomatoes again and stir into sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour over macaroni and stir to coat.
Show 07 Great Tastes of Manitoba 2006/07
Courtesy of Dairy Farmers of Manitoba
www.milk.mb.ca