Junior'S Macaroni And Cheese Pie Recipe

Name: Junior'S Macaroni And Cheese Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 cups uncooked macaroni (will yield 5 cups cooked); 6 tablespoons butter (3/4 stick); 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup flour; 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 1/2 cups milk; 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 drop red food coloring (optional); 1 drop yellow food coloring (optional); paprika

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups uncooked macaroni (will yield 5 cups cooked)
6 tablespoons butter (3/4 stick)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups milk
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 drop red food coloring (optional)
1 drop yellow food coloring (optional)
paprika

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Butter a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
3
Sprinkle bottom and sides with the bread crumbs.
4
Cook the noodles as directed on box (al dente), adding 1/2 teaspoon salt and the teaspoon oil.
5
You will need 5 cups of cooked noodles.
6
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add the onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
8
Stir in flour and remaining teaspoon of salt, dry mustard, pepper, and nutmeg and cook for about 1 minute.
9
Gradually stir in all the milk and continue to cook until the sauce simmers and thickens.
10
Add 2 cups of the cheese, the optional food coloring, and stir until completely melted.
11
Remove sauce from heat and stir in the noodles.
12
Spoon macaroni into the pie plate, mounding high in the centre.
13
Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and sprinkle generously with paprika.
14
Bake until the pie is golden brown and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
15
Let pie stand on wire rack for about 15 minutes to set before cutting.

629

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 cups uncooked macaroni (will yield 5 cups cooked), and more.

Yes, Junior'S Macaroni And Cheese Pie falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Junior'S Macaroni And Cheese Pie

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