CHEESY
MACARONI BAKE
8
ounces elbow macaroni
1 (12-ounce) can SPAM
Luncheon Meat, diced
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
1
tablespoon flour 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon dry mustard Pepper to taste
Dash cayenne
2
cups milk
1/2 pound processed sharp American cheese, diced
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Heat oven to
400°F. 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, 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°F oven 20 - 25 minutes. Serve with
a beverage and a dinner roll.
This is Marion
Ross' favorite SPAM recipe.
