How to make Macaroni Double Cheese Bake

Macaroni and Cheese is an all time favorite side dish among family and friends. By adding Ham and a few other extra ingredients makes this dish special. You will find the easy to follow recipe in the steps below.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 Cups Elbow Macaroni (uncooked)
• 1/2 Cup Butter
• 3/4 Cups Bread Crumbs
• 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese(grated)
• 1/2 Cup Swiss or Jack Cheese(grated)
• 3 Eggs, well beaten
• 1 tbsp Minced Onion
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 2 Cups Milk (scalded
• Dash Paprika
• 2 qt. Casserole baking dish
• Colander
• Large Spoon

1. In a med/large pot, add enough water to cover the macaroni plus 2 or 3 inches. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Boil the macaroni by following the package directions. Drain in a colander while preparing the other ingredients.

2. Chop the parsley and grate cheeses, set aside. Slightly beat eggs with a fork. Finely chop the ham. Pour the drained macaroni into a large bowl and add butter, mix to incorporate.

3. Add the remaining ingredients except the paprika, mix well. Turn the mixture into a 2 qt casserole baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake in a slow oven (325*) 40 to 45 minutes. Makes about 4 to 6 servings, depending on serving size. Double this recipe for a larger crowd.

4. Serving suggestions: You can serve this as a side dish or main dish as desired. If serving as a main dish, a nice dinner salad, steamed vegetables and roll would complete the meal. To top it off, serve with a great dessert.

5. Here are a few suggestions if your serving this recipe as a side dish:
   
   * Barbecued Chicken or Steak
   * Meat balls
   * Pork Chops
   * Meatloaf
   
   There are many more main dish ideas and I'm sure you have several of your own that would work nicely with this recipe.

[tammiemozelle]

on 12/28/2009 yumm

[jswana]

on 12/28/2009 This is one smart and delightful recipe. Mine is similar, I just forget that I don't measure. I will use this fabulous recipe as my guide. thanks for sharing how to make macoroni double cheese bake. jswana 5*

[chefofhearts]

on 11/13/2009 Thanks sounds easy and delicious

[cbbknows]

on 11/13/2009 Sounds very good and cheesy......

[eac913]

on 10/26/2009 A family favorite. I will have to try your Double Cheese Macaroni Bake. 5*