Polka-Dot Baked Macaroni - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
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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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