Cheesy Macaroni Bake
8 oz Elbow macaroni
1 cn Spam luncheon meat - (12 oz); diced
2 tb Butter or margarine; divided
1 tb Flour
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Dry mustard
Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
1 ds Cayenne
2 c Milk
1/2 lb Process sharp American cheese; diced
1/2 c Fresh bread crumbs
1/8 ts Paprika
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Combine Spam with macaroni in lightly-greased 2-quart casserole.
In medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter; blend in flour, salt, mustard, pepper, and cayenne until smooth. Stir in milk; cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture thickens and boils. Add cheese; cook, stirring until cheese melts. Pour over Spam mixture; mix well.
Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter; combine with bread crumbs and paprika; sprinkle over top. Bake in 400 degree F. oven 20 to 25 minutes.
Microwave directions: Cook macaroni according to package directions. In 4-cup measure, stir together flour, salt, mustard, pepper, and cayenne; slowly mix in milk until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon butter and cheese; microwave 4 minutes. Stir until smooth, microwave 3 minutes more. Beat until smooth.
Combine Spam and macaroni in casserole; mix in sauce. Combine 1 tablespoon butter, bread crumbs, and paprika in 2-cup measure; microwave 1 minute. Reserve. Microwave casserole 3 minutes. Stir; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture; microwave 2 minutes more. Cover and let stand 3 minutes.
I use bottled cheese sauce in place of the melted cheese. Makes it easier.
Thanks! I’ll try it!