Old Fashioned Macaroni Casserole

The addition of cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup is what makes this mac and cheese unusual.

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon minced chives
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) Gouda or cheddar cheese (1/2-inch cubes)
• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
2. In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, chives, mustard and hot pepper sauce.
3. Stir in macaroni and cheese. Spoon into a greased shallow 2 quart baking dish.
4. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

Attribution

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