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Glorified Mac and Cheese

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This recipe is based on a macaroni and cheese recipe, with additions of meat and vegetables to promote it from a side dish to a main course.

Total 01:00

Ingredients

  • 250 g (½ pound) macaroni
  • 30 g (1 ounce) flour
  • 45 g (3 tbsp) butter
  • 240 ml (1 cup) milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 140 g (5 ounces) shredded cheese (e.g. cheddar, emmental, gruyère or whatever you like)
  • 2 hot dogs, sliced
  • 140 g (5 ounces) frozen green vegetables (e.g. spinach, kale, broccoli, peas, or whatever you like)
  • 2 fresh tomatoes, sliced
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Paprika

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a casserole or baking dish.
  2. 2
    On the stovetop, bring 2 liters (2 quarts) of salted water to a boil; add the macaroni and cook for 9 minutes or until al dente.
  3. 3
    While the macaroni is cooking, start making the roux. Mix the flour and butter in a saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring until blended and bubbling.
  4. 4
    Add the milk, salt and pepper and stir until thickened. Reduce heat to the lowest setting and add the cheese, sliced hotdogs, and frozen vegetables.
  5. 5
    When the macaroni is done, drain and put in the greased dish. Pour the sauce over the noodles and stir till combined.
  6. 6
    Arrange the tomato slices on top, then sprinkle grated parmesan and paprika over the tomato slices.
  7. 7
    Bake for 40 minutes.
Category
Entree/Main
Method
Baking

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Glorified_Mac_and_Cheese