Baked Mac & Cheese

 Baked Mac & Cheese 

2 1/2 cup dry Macaroni 

1/2 tbsp Olive Oil or Butter

2 tbsp Cornstarch

1 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp dry Mustard 

1/4 tsp Black Pepper 

1 1/2 cups (12 oz can) Evaporated Milk

1 cup Water

2 tbsp Butter or Margarine 

2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese

3/4 cup Panko Crumbs

3 tbsp melted Butter

Cook Macaroni according to the directions on the package, but cook it 1-2 minutes UNDER al dente. Drain. Drizzle with olive oil and toss it to keep it from drying. Set aside.

Combine the Cornstarch, Salt, dry Mustard and Pepper in a saucepan. Stir in the Evaporated Milk and Water. Add the Butter. Bring to a boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer for about 1 minute.  Remove from heat. Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Add Macaroni. Mix well and pour into a greased casserole dish. Mix together the Panko Crumbs and melted Butter. Sprinkle on top of the Macaroni and bake @375 for 20 minutes. 

*transform this side dish into a one dish meal by adding diced ham, chicken & bacon or pulled pork.