Vegetarian Recipe: Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces uncooked large elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese - divided use
• 1 (12-ounce) container small-curd cottage cheese
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning

Procedures:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese and next 3 ingredients. Stir in pasta.
3. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
4. Combine bread crumbs and Greek seasoning; sprinkle over cheese.
5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.