Civil War Macaroni and Cheese
Civil War Macaroni and Cheese - macaroni cooked in milk; no need to make sauce separately; all done in one pot.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
civil war macaroni and cheese
Servings: 2 -3
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups macaroni or penne
- 4 cups milk
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- ground pepper black or white
- a pinch of nutmeg
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- a pinch of paprika
Instructions
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Boil macaroni noodles for about 15 minutes in milk with a pinch of salt. Be careful since the milk could boil over.
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When macaroni are done, and they absorb most of the milk, add butter, parmesan cheese, pepper and nutmeg to the pot. Stir until butter and cheese melt.
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Transfer to a buttered baking dish (volume 4 cups or 1 liter). Combine bread crumbs with paprika and sprinkle over macaroni. Bake Civil War Macaroni and Cheese in 350 F (175C) oven for about 20 minutes or until breadcrumbs become lightly brown.