Imperial Macaroni Casserole

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
• 1 fresh tomato (optional)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 melt the margarine in a large sauce pan. saute the onion until transparent.
• 2 blend in the flour and seasonings.
• 3 stir in the milk gradually; cook until thickened.
• 4 add the cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
• 5 add the macaroni and the canned tomatoes, mixing well.
• 6 pour into a greased 2-qt baking dish. slice the fresh tomato and arrange on top. sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the surface.
• 7 bake in a moderate oven (375*f) for 30 to 35 minutes.