Macaroni Meal-In-A-Casserole

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Macaroni Meal-In-A-Casserole

Recipe By :=20
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Casseroles
Salads Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Tablespoons Salt
3 Quarts Water -- boiling
2 Cups Macaroni -- elbow(8oz)
1 Can Peas,sweet -- undrained(17oz)
1/4 Cup Butter or margarine
1/4 Cup Flour
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
1/8 Teaspoon Mustard -- dry
2 Cups Milk
1 Cup Ham,cubed cooked(opt -- 1lb)
1 1/2 Cups Cheddar cheese,sharp -- grated
1/2 Cup Olives -- pimiento-stuffed
2 Tablespoons Onion -- chopped
----------------------------CHEESE CRUMB T
1/4 Cup Cheddar cheese,sharp -- grated
2 Tablespoons Butter or margarine -- melted
2 Tablespoons Bread crumbs -- dry

1. Add 1 tablespoon salt to rapidly boiling water; gradually add macaroni so
water continues to boil.

2. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender; drain in colander and
set aside.

3. Drain peas, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.

4. Melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour, pepper, mustard and
remaining tablespoon salt.

5. Gradually stir in milk and reserved liquid from peas; cook, stirring
constantly, until sauce boils for 1 minute.

6. Combine sauce, peas, ham, cheese, olives and onion with macaroni.

7. Turn mixture into 2 1/2-quart casserole; sprinkle with Cheese Crumb
Topping.

8. Bake in preheated 375'F. oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbling hot. ***
CHEESE CRUMB TOPPING *** Combine all ingredients. MMMMM Charrin' off the Ol'
Point..from the O :-)

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