Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese (sometimes referred to as macaroni cheese or mac 'n' cheese in parts of the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom and Ireland) is a common dish. It's specially kid favorite.
Packaged versions are available, consisting of boxed pasta and a cheese powder, to which are added butter and milk (or water). But there is nothing like home made mac 'n' cheese made from scratch.


Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• 4 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 cups fat-free evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (fresh ground makes it really good)
• 2 eggs
  

Directions:

1. Caramelize the onions in a skillet on the stove top.
2. Add the macaroni, cheddar cheese and parsley.
3. In a bowl mix the milk, mustard, salt, eggs, and pepper.
4. Mix until it is well combined and somewhat smooth.
5. Stir into macaroni mixture.
6. Pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole coated with nonstick cooking spray.
7. Bake, uncovered at 350 F for 20- 25 minutes or until lightly- browned.
8. Burnt cheese bits are good.