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Macaroni and Cheese

From , former About.com Guide

This macaroni dish is a great starter to help you use up some of those leftovers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 package elbow macaroni
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons pimento
  • 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 4 hard boiled eggs, diced
  • 2 cups edam or cheddar cheece diced or grated ( I used cheddar, grated)
  • 1 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms ( I didn't use that)

Preparation:

Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain. Combine soup, onion, pimento, eggs and cheese with macaroni in 2 quart casserole dish. Saute mushrooms in butter to garnish top.

Bake 25-30 minutes in 350 oven. Serves 6-8.

You can add cooked leftover vegetables or diced ham or sliced chicken for a great dish. For variety, add 1 cup sour cream. (I added a little chopped cooked ham and some sour cream, also, salt and pepper.) - From Lorraine (my mother)

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