CAFETERIA MACARONI and CHEESE

CAFETERIA MACARONI and CHEESE


8 oz. macaroni
1-1/2 cups milk
1-1/2 tsp. ground mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
¾ tsp. salt
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 tbsp. butter
3-1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup bread crumbs
2 tbsp. butter, melted
½ tsp. paprika

Preheat oven to 350^. Grease a 2-qt. casserole dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente, drain.
Heat the milk in a small saucepan. Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and hot sauce. Set aside.

Stir 1-1/2 tbsp. 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 ½ cup Cheddar cheese over the top. Sprinkle with paprika.

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

Yield: 6 servings.