Baked Cheese and Macaroni

My name is Shana and I'm in my 50's. I found the love of my life late in life. I have the most wonderful husband and step children and I'm very blessed. I love to read, watch old movies and TV shows, being with my hushand and family. I especially love to cook because I learned from my mother. I have collected alot of recipes over the years, some I have tried and some I haven't. I am also trying to put together some of the recipes my mother has cooked and baked throughout her life, recipes handed down from her mom and my dad's mom. I like playing games on the computer and just being with family and friends. I miss my Dad and Brother, who have passed away. I was a stay at home caregiver to my mother, who had a stroke in 2007, she recently passed away in August of 2020. I am of a strong christian belief. I am easily angered when someone hurts me or my family, but other than that I am easy to get along with. I love listening to country and gospel music. Christmas is my favorite time of year. I do not like politics, even though I am a Republican.

This recipe comes from an old Santa Maria Cooks Cookbook (December 3, 1982) that my mom owned. I'm happy to share these recipes that came from the families in our neighborhood where Santa Maria Community Center is located. Santa Maria Community Services is a Community Center located in Lower Price Hill in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Servings: Makes 4 servings

2 cups macaroni

4 tablespoons butter

¾ pound American cheese or slices

4 tablespoons flour

2 cups milk

1 teaspoon salt

(how ever many soft bread crumbs you want to use)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni in 2 quarts of boiling water (salted water) until tender. Drain, make a sauce with the flour, butter, milk and salt. Grate and cut the cheese in the sauce, reserving a little to grate over the top of the dish. Place the macaroni in a buttered dish, in alternate layers with the cheese over the top with buttered bread crumbs. Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) until the sauce and macaroni are hot through and the crumbs are brown.

Servings: Makes 4 servings

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