Easy-To-Make Baked Macaroni And Cheese: A Satisfying Favorite (NAPSA)—Macaroni and cheese is acommonlunch or dinner menu item in many households, especially those with children. But most people would enjoy it even moreif it arrived homemadeand bubbling in a casserole dish as comparedto the mac and cheese from a box or freezer. If youre ready for the seriously delicious version, try this new recipe for Baked Macaroni and Cheese—with its soft noodles; real, melted, gooey cheese; and a crisp topping. It’s not only mouthwateringly wonderful, but the recipe is fast and easy to make. And, there are many simple variations on this basic recipe. Start by varying the pasta shapes you use—try penne, campanelle or pipettes instead of traditional elbow macaroni. Mix in whatever excites your taste buds— whether that’s sliced hot dogs or sauteed mushrooms. Then top the dish with cornflakes, saltine crack- ers or croutons. If some family memberslike it without the extra toppings, top only half of the dish. When using corn starch as a thickener, the experts at Argo Corn Starch and Kingsford’s Corn Starch brands recommend mixing the corn starch in a cold liquid, as mixing it with hot liquids may cause clumping. Baked Macaroni & Cheese Delicious cheesy goodnessis a crowd pleaser every time with this easy-to-make baked macaroni and cheesedish. 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups extra cheese to spread on top (optional) 4 cups cheese until melted. Add cooked pasta (recipe below) and stir well. Pour mixture into Pasta Bake at 350 F for 25-30 minutes or until brown. 1 pound small tube-shaped dried pasta (elbow, penne,cel- lentani, pipette, campanelle) 3 quarts water 2 tablespoonssalt For sauce: Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 3-quart casserole dish or 9x11” Ingredients: Sauce ’% cup Argo Corn Starch or Kingsford’s Corn Starch pan with cooking spray. In medium saucepan, combine corn starch and milk. Add Pinch cayenne(optional) Continue stirring while bubbling for 1 minute or until very thick. Remove from heat. Stir in 4 cups milk % teaspoon salt % teaspoon white pepper (optional) salt, pepper and cayenne.Stirring constantly, bring to a boil. casserole dish and sprinkle with 2 cups cheese, if desired. For pasta: Fill large pot with 3 quarts water. Bring water to a boil; add pasta and salt. Allow to boil 10-15 minutes or according to box directions until pasta is al dente (resists bite slightly). Topping suggestions: Crumbled cheese and garlic croutons, saltine crackers, cheese crackers, cornflakes. Makes8 to 10 servings. For morerecipes andtips, visit www.argostarch.com.
