Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese

Submitted by ysibli4u

"A more flavorful alternative to boxed mac and cheese. Choose your favorite cheese and mustard types...I like 12 yr old cheddar and horseradish mustard!!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb macaroni noodles
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1⁄2 cup chopped cheese
• 1⁄2 cup green pepper, chopped and cooked
• 1⁄2 cup minced olive (black or green)
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
• 1⁄2 cup breadcrumbs, for top
• 1 tablespoon butter

directions

1. Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until tender; drain.
2. Melt shortening in a med sized skillet. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Add milk gradually. Stir over heat until thick. Add salt, pepper, mustard, cheese and green pepper. Remove from heat.
3. Place a layer of macaroni in a greased baking dish. Cover with olives and pimentos. Continue until both ingredients are used up.
4. Add sauce, sprinkle top with bread crumbs and dot top with butter.
5. Bake at 300 until bread crumbs are browned.