Cafeteria Macaroni and Cheese

A creamy casserole of macaroni and Cheddar cheese gets a wake-up call from mustard, Worcestershire sauce and a dash of hot sauce. Cheese, buttery bread crumbs and paprika are sprinkled over the top.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 544 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 ½ tablespoons butter
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 8 ounces macaroni
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground mustard
• 3 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 3

Heat the milk in a small saucepan. Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and hot sauce. Set aside.

Step 4

Stir 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and 3 cups cheese into the drained macaroni. Pour the hot milk mixture over the cheese and macaroni. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar on top. Combine the bread crumbs with the melted butter, and spread over the top. Sprinkle with paprika.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, and then place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.