American Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 c. chopped celery
3 Tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
1 c. water
1 tsp. chicken instant bouillon granules
dash of hot pepper sauce
12 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3 c.)
8 oz. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 Tbsp. minced chives
1 Tbsp. diced pimento
1/4 c. saltine cracker crumbs

Preparation

Fry bacon until lightly browned over medium heat; drain.
In 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings, saute celery about 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender.
Add flour; cook about 1 minute.
Add milk, water, bouillon granules and hot pepper sauce.
Stirring, bring to a boil and boil until thickened.
Add cheese; stir until melts. Remove from heat.
Stir in macaroni, chives, pimento and all but 1/4 cup of crumbled bacon.
Pour into a greased 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and reserved 1/4 cup bacon.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven until hot and bubbly.