Cheesy Spam and Macaroni Bake |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Prepare this dish in either the stove or the microwave - either way, your family will be asking for it again soon. Ingredients:
8 ounces elbow macaroni |
1 (12 ounce) can spam, classic diced |
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, divided |
1 tablespoon flour |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard |
1 cayenne pepper, dash |
2 cups milk |
1/2 lb processed sharp american cheese, diced |
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb |
1/8 teaspoon paprika |
Directions:
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. 2. In lightly-greased 2-quart casserole, combine SPAM® Classic with macaroni. 3. In medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Blend in flour, salt, mustard, pepper and cayenne until smooth. Stir in milk; cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture thickens and boils. Add cheese; cook, stirring until cheese is melted. Pour over SPAM® Classic mixture; mix well. 4. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter; combine with bread crumbs and paprika. Sprinkle over macaroni. 5. Bake in 400°F oven 20 to 25 minutes. 6. Microwave directions: Cook macaroni according to package directions. 7. In 4-cup measure, stir together flour, salt, mustard, pepper and cayenne; slowly mix in milk until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon butter and cheese. 8. Microwave 4 minutes. Stir until smooth; microwave 3 minutes more. Beat until smooth. 9. Combine SPAM® and macaroni in casserole; mix sauce into macaroni. 10. In 2-cup measure, combine 1 tablespoon butter, bread crumbs and paprika. Microwave 1 minute. 11. Reserve. 12. Microwave casserole 3 minutes. 13. Stir; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture; microwave 2 minutes more. 14. Cover and let stand 3 minutes. |
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