Dairy Farmers of Canada

Macaroni Casserole with Double Cheese

This recipe is taken from the 1986 Milk Calendar. This new version of an old family standby is slightly piquant and uses two kinds of cheese.

  • Prep: 15 min - 20 min
  • Cooking: 50 min
Yields 6 servings
macaroni casserole with double cheese

Ingredients

  • 6 oz (180 g) macaroni
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups (1 L) Milk
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) Tabasco sauce
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground nutmeg
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Canadian Swiss cheese or shredded Cheddar cheese packed
  • 3/4 cup (180 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas defrosted
  • 4 oz (125 g) cooked ham diced
  • Topping
  • 2 cups (500 mL) fresh bread crumbs or 3/4 cup (180 mL) dried bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup (80 mL) butter melted
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded Canadian Swiss cheese
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Preparation

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook pasta according to package directions until just tender but firm (al dente).Drain and put aside.

For the sauce melt butter in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour. Cook, without browning 5 min. Cool slightly. Whisk in milk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 min. Stir in Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces, salt, pepper, nutmeg, mustard, Canadian Swiss cheese and Parmesan.

Pat peas and ham dry with paper towels. Combine with well-drained macaroni. Stir in sauce. Taste mixture and add seasoning if necessary. Transfer to a buttered 12-cup/3 L casserole. Combine ingredients for topping. Sprinkle over macaroni.

Bake in a preheated 375 °F (190 °C) oven, uncovered, for 30 min or until hot and bubbling.

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Nutritional information

Per serving
Energy: 614 Calories
Protein: 27 g
Carbohydrate: 46 g
Fat: 36 g
Fibre: 2.5 g
Sodium: 997 mg

Top 5 Nutrients

(% DV*)
Calcium: 60 % / 658 mg
Folate: 56 %
Selenium: 74 %
Vitamin B12: 81 %
Vitamin D: 51 %