Macaroni And Cheese Texas Cafeteria Style Food

CAFETERIA MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Heat the milk in a small saucepan. Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and hot sauce. Set aside.
• Stir 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and 3 cups cheese into the drained macaroni. Pour the hot milk mixture over the cheese and macaroni. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar on top. Combine the bread crumbs with the melted butter, and spread over the top. Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, and then place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.

LUBY'S CAFETERIA MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions.
• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• In a large bowl, mix dry milk, flour, and butter.
• Gradually add boiling water, beating constantly.
• Add 1 1/2 of the cheese and continue beating until smooth and creamy.
• Stir in macaroni, 1 cup of the remaining cheese, and salt.
• Transfer to lightly greased 2-qt baking dish.
• Cover with foil.
• Bake 25 minutes.
• Remove foil.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Continue baking 1 minute or until cheese melts.

CAFETERIA MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease a 2-quart casserole with a bit of butter.
• Boil macaroni in hot, salty water for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk in the microwave or on the stovetop. Whisk in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and salt.
• When the macaroni is al dente, drain and toss with the 1 1/2 Tbsp butter. When the butter is melted, stir in 3 c of cheddar in small batches. Be sure the cheese melts well!
• Pour in the milk mixture and stir well.
• Pour the macaroni mixture into the casserole and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
• If desired, combine the bread crumbs and melted butter, and sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
• Sprinkle on the paprika.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• If desired, broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top of the casserole.