redneck mac 'n cheese casserole
Redneck Mac 'n Cheese Casserole is like no other you've ever tried. Now, before y'all start complaining about not liking pimentos, the taste is very mild and really spruces up the recipe to make it the biggest hit at any table. This is an easy go-to pot luck, family/friend gathering, funeral, holiday dish that I have made since the early 1960s. I have, yet, to meet one single person in all these years that likes casseroles to dislike this dish. Enjoy!
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This recipe intrigued us ... would we like the pimentos and onion? We loved it! This is not your typical mac and cheese. It's rich and creamy from the cream of mushroom/mayo mixture. Pimentos and onions add tons of flavor. Make sure to add the Ritz crackers with the cheese - it's a delicious topping. If you want something different and to wow people at a potluck try this. It will not disappoint.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup mayonnaise (not Miracle Whip)
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 Lg. jar (or 2 small jars) pimento, diced (do not drain); to those of you that say, "I don't like pimento," the taste is mild and fantastic in this dish. Frankly, I don't care for pimento either, but in this dish it just works!
- 3 tablespoons onions, chopped small (I have also used dried onions in a pinch)
- - salt to taste and lots of black pepper
- 8-16 ounces cheese, sharp cheddar - grated - (if i'm not using the ritz crackers on the top, i use 16 oz and save about 1/2 for the top)
- 2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs (really good addition, but you can omit and just put grated cheese on top before cooking)
How To Make redneck mac 'n cheese casserole
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Step 1Preheat oven to 375°. Cook macaroni according to directions, drain and set aside. -
Step 2In large bowl mix cream of mushroom soup w/ 1/2 cup milk.
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Step 3Save some grated cheese for the top. Except Ritz crackers, macaroni, and cheese for top, add all other ingredients. Mix well by hand.
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Step 4Add cooked macaroni.
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Step 5Lightly stir until all macaroni is coated.
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Step 6Pour into 9 x 13 casserole dish.
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Step 7Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
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Step 8Add Ritz cracker crumbs if you wish. (Makes it really good!)
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Step 9Cook at 375° till it bubbles about 25-35 minutes.
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