Imperial Macaroni Casserole

Submitted by Darkhunter

"This is a recipe from my sister's office collected recipes from Cyndy Tiegs. This is from 1975! To kick it up a notch, you could substitute a can of Rotel tomatoes and green chilies."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
• 1 fresh tomato (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Melt the margarine in a large sauce pan. Saute the onion until transparent.
2. Blend in the flour and seasonings.
3. Stir in the milk gradually; cook until thickened.
4. Add the cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
5. Add the macaroni and the canned tomatoes, mixing well.
6. Pour into a greased 2-qt baking dish. Slice the fresh tomato and arrange on top. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the surface.
7. Bake in a moderate oven (375*F) for 30 to 35 minutes.

Reviews

[katew]

I had to kick mine up a notch too and added seed mustard and a bunch a fresh herbs as well as the dry but my result was very very tasty indeed. The recipe made a large amount and I will get to freeze a couple of portions wihch is always a bonus.

 

[callmejer]

Wow this is the absolute BEST mac and cheese I've ever had. I made it with whole wheat pasta and Ro-Tel. Thanks for posting this great recipe!

 

[mailbelle]

I kicked it up a notch and used Rotel tomatoes and green chilies. Was a bit spicy for me but DH loved it. Served with recipe#281304. Made and reviewed for Zaar Cookbooks Tag Game 2008.

 

[Gwen35]

Definitely a keeper! The recipe for the mac and cheese is basically the same as mine, but what a difference the canned tomatoes make - my DH had not one, not two, but three helpings. He suggested that next time I add some diced hot Italian sausage - not a lot, he says, just a little. The sliced tomato and Parmesan cheese on top made it really appetizing - so nice to look at! Thank you for a twist on mac and cheese that I would never have thought of! Update Jan. 20/08 - made this again tonight and added 2 tsp. of prepared horseradish to the cheese sauce. Really good! Gave it a bit of a zip. Thanks again.