How to Make Baked Macaroni and Cheese Casserole Buffet New England Style

Simply a wonderful old fashion New England Baked Macaroni & Cheese comfort-food dish that works well for buffet entertaining! What's great about this hearty casserole dish is that it can be cut into squares, and holds together on a paper or plastic plate! The water bath is the secret! Delicious tasting ~ watch it disappear and your guests will be asking for the recipe!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1-1/4 cup scalded milk
• 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (broken in pieces)
• 3 Tablespoons Butter
• 1-1/2 Cup cooked elbow macaroni
• 1/2 pound Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
• 2 Eggs, well beaten
• 1 8oz. can Durkee Fried Onion Rings
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Paprika, to taste

1. Scald milk. Pour over bread crumbs.

2. Combine bread crumb mixture, butter, macaroni, cheese, fried onion rings, eggs, salt, pepper. Mix together.

3. Place mixture from above into buttered 8 x 8 pan. (If using oblong, increase recipe.)
   
   Sprinkle top with Paprika.

4. To cook: Put pan in water bath (broiler pan or large metal pan): 1/2 inch to 1 inch water. (This is important, as it is what sets the macaroni casserole as it bakes, enabling it to be cut into squares.)
   
   Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• To serve again, reheat until warm.
• Use Vermont Extra Sharp Cheddar if you really want it to be New England-style!

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[leanan]

on 12/5/2008 I love seeing recipes that are native to a persons state, thank you for sharing this!