Polka-Dot Baked Macaroni - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 c. cooked macaroni (1/2 lb.)
    1/4 c. butter
    1/4 c. flour
    1 can cream of chicken soup (undiluted)
    1 c. milk
    1 1/2 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
    1 pkg. frozen peas and carrots, thawed
    1 Tbsp. butter
    1/8 tsp. salt
    1 Tbsp. water
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
    Cook macaroni as label directs; drain. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter.
    Stir in flour and then soup and milk.
    Cook, stirring, until smooth and thickened.
    Combine macaroni, soup mixture, 3/4 cup cheese and 1/2 package of peas and carrots.
    Turn into 2-quart greased casserole. Sprinkle rest of cheese on top.
    Place other 1/2 package of peas and carrots in a small casserole with 1 tablespoon of butter, salt and water.
    Bake small casserole, covered, and macaroni casserole, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
    When done, spoon the 1/2 package of peas and carrots around casserole to make a colorful wreath. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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