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President Reagan's Mac and Cheese

1/9/2013

 
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Word on the street is that this was President Reagan's favorite mac and cheese. Word in my house is that this is what my Grandma served me every time I came over for lunch or dinner. Every time. I never knew it was Ronald Reagan's favorite until we went through her recipe box. He had good taste because it definitely was my favorite meal at her house.

This is not your stringy ooey gooey mac and cheese. If that's what you're looking for, don't try this recipe. However, this is just as good. It has a custard-y (yes, that's a word--go with it) sauce (except it's not really a sauce). Oh boy. I love trying to express myself. The best part of the mac and cheese is the crispy and crunchy topping that it gets when it bakes. Oh boy. My grandma always sprinkled some paprika on everything so I had to carry the tradition. Plus, it really does taste better with it. Just gives it a little something extra.

So if you have good taste like me and the prez, I highly recommend you try this. As soon as possible. It's easy to make and it has no roux, which means it reheats pretty nicely, too. I should know because I've been eating a lot of it lately!
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President Reagan's Mac and Cheese Recipe
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8 ounces macaroni (I used shells)
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon hot water
3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Paprika

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain. Off the heat add the butter to the pot with the macaroni. Stir in the egg until the macaroni is covered. Dissolve the dry mustard and salt in the hot water and add to the milk. Stir the milk mixture into the pasta. Add in 2 cups of cheddar cheese. Pour into a greased 9x9 or 10x10 pan and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake for about 45 minutes until bubbling and crispy on top. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Kim link
1/10/2013 12:22:23 am

This looks like a great basic mac and cheese recipe, so much better than the blue box. Love your photo! Makes me want this for lunch today! Thanks for sharing.

Kayle (The Cooking Actress) link
1/10/2013 12:39:59 am

You and Reagan certainly have good taste! This mac n cheese looks SO good-that topping especially, mmmmmm!

Karen
1/10/2013 05:37:31 am

You were a lucky girl, and I love the custard-y part!

Lindi
1/10/2013 06:44:26 am

Mac n cheese looks awesome! Where did you get the bakin dish?!

She Makes and Bakes
1/10/2013 07:09:40 am

Thanks! I got the dish from Anthropologie.

Annie @ Annie's Noms link
1/11/2013 03:42:16 am

Oh wow, I loveeeeee mac and cheese and adding the mustard and paprika is something I hadn't thought of. Have to make this! :)

Sasha link
1/12/2013 01:37:45 pm

Hmm... interesting idea to add an egg.
I looooove that baking dish. It's absolutely beautiful. You know, blogging about food has really brought on a love for beautiful dishes and fabrics in me. Do you feel the same? I feel like I should start another blog just about dishes haha


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