Category: Casseroles

Macaroni & Cheese

Serves: 6 Servings

Source: Looney Spoons

Serves: 6 Servings
Source: Looney Spoons

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups 1% milk
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon each of dry mustard and salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon each of paprika and black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups old cheddar cheese
  • 2 ounces of light cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups of dry macaroni (6 cups cooked)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare macaroni according to package instructions.

  2. In a medium saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture is bubbly and thickened, about 7 to 8 minutes.

  3. Stir in dry mustard, salt, paprika, pepper, all cheeses, and onions. Continue to cook until all the cheeses are melted.

  4. Combine macaroni and prepared sauce. Transfer to a large casserole dish that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.

  5. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Chili

Serves: 6

Source: Anne Marie

Serves: 6
Source: Anne Marie

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 pepper green pepper, chopped
  • 1 – 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1- 5 1/2 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 19 ounce can kidney beans
  • 1 19 ounce can, optional black beans
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

Instructions:

  1. Brown ground beef with garlic, onions, and green pepper. Drain fat from meat mixture.
  2. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, and let simmer for 30 minutes. Add drained beans and continue cooking until beans are heated.