Macaroni & Cheese

   Submitted by:  Phillip Claxon

Preparation Time:  60 Minutes

Serves:  16 (1/2 cup servings)

Ingredients:

1 Package 16 oz. elbow macaroni

1/2 Stick butter

2 cup Velveeta Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product

2 cup Kraft Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1 egg

2 1/2 cups 2% milk

Paprika

Preparation:

Cook macaroni as directed on package.  Cut up butter or margarine into small pieces and place in bottom of 13 X 9-in. baking dish.

Drain macaroni.  Place half of the macaroni over butter in baking dish; sprinkle with 1 cup of each cheese.  Beat egg and milk with wire whisk until well blended.  Pour half of egg mixture over ingredients in baking dish.  Repeat layers of macaroni, cheeses and egg mixture.  Sprinkle with paprika.

Bake at 350 F for 15 min.  Remove from oven; stir until well blended.  Bake an additional 15 min. or until golden brown.

Tip:

For a festive look, add layer of 2 cups chopped red and green peppers to casserole before baking.