baked macaroni and cheese casserole from 1941

Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole from 1941
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) elbow macaroni cooked according to package directions; 1 1/2 cup(s) white sauce (recipe to follow); 1 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; buttered crumbs; ## WHITE SAUCE; 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 3 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour; 1 1/2 cup(s) whole milk; salt and pepper to taste (i also used about 1/4 tsp paprika for color); ## BUTTERED CRUMBS; 1 sleeve round buttery crackers, crushed (i.e. town house); 3 tablespoon(s) melted butter

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Elaine Bovender

Wilmington, NC

Updated on Sep 18, 2020

I love experimenting with vintage recipes and this one from my 1941 cook book did not disappoint. It was easy to make and it was beyond good! I hope you'll try this recipe.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 4 to 6, depending on serving size

Ingredients

1 cup elbow macaroni cooked according to package directions
1 1/2 cups white sauce (recipe to follow)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
buttered crumbs
WHITE SAUCE
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
salt and pepper to taste (i also used about 1/4 tsp paprika for color)
BUTTERED CRUMBS
1 sleeve round buttery crackers, crushed (i.e. town house)
3 tablespoons melted butter

How To Make baked macaroni and cheese casserole from 1941

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 2.75 quart pyrex baking dish with cooking spray or grease lightly with butter. Set aside

Step 2

Cook 1 cup macaroni according to package directions and drain well. Set aside.
Step 3

In a heavy saucepan, melt butter being very careful not to scorch. Add flour and stir well. Slowly pour in milk, salt and pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat an add cheese, stirring until cheese is melted.
Step 4

Add cooked macaroni and fold into cheese sauce. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Combine crushed crackers and butter and sprinkle over the top.
Step 5

Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and crumbs are golden.
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