Quick and Easy Macaroni and Cheese
"When you're in a hurry and hungry, this is quick and easy to throw together with just some basic ingredients readily available in your pantry."
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
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6 cups
ingredients
- 1 (10 2/3 ounce) can cream of celery soup
- 3⁄4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup French-fried onions (optional)
directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- In 1-1/2 quart casserole dish, combine soup, milk, mustard, and pepper. Stir in macaroni and 1-1/2 cups cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until hot. Stir.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Top with onions, if desired. Bake an additional 5 minutes more, or until cheese melts.
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The whole family loves it. Even the kids!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
