Thomas Jefferson's Macaroni & Cheese
Fun facts:
Thomas Jefferson, the third president, is credited with introducing macaroni to the United States. He brought the first macaroni machine home with him from France, where he served as U.S. Ambassador after the American Revolution.
"Macaroni" was the name of the pony owned by President Kennedy's daughter, Caroline. The pony received thousands of fan letters from children across the nation.
Ingredients:
2 cups elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheese
3 slices bread
You will need:
Measuring cups and spoons
Saucepan
2 quart casserole, greased
Cook pasta for about 5 minutes, then drain. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Add milk gradually while stirring. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 3/4 cups shredded cheese until melted. Add macaroni. Pour macaroni mixture into 2-quart greased casserole dish. Crumble bread slices on top of macaroni. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese on top. Bake uncovered in 375-degree oven for 25-30 minutes until it's brown and bubbly!
Makes 4-6 servings.
"Tho-mouse Jefferson's Macaroni and Cheese" comes from Capital Cooking With Woodrow and Friends by Cheryl Shaw Barnes, Peter W. Barnes, and Shelley Corini. To find out more about the books of Peter and Cheryl Barnes, visit their website at http://www.VSPBooks.com.
