Papa Ben's Mac & Cheese

Papa Ben's Mac & Cheese
Recipe by Larry (Benny) Shields

"This much requested dish is the best, because it is made with love from Papa Ben!"

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
8 ounces elbow macaroni (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
8 ounces mild Cheddar cheese, grated
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon hot water
1 cup milk

Directions:

Boil the macaroni until tender, and then drain (DON'T RINSE, BECAUSE YOU WANT IT TO BE HOT WHEN YOU ADD THE CHEESE).

In a small bowl beat the egg and butter together.

Using a large mixing bowl, mix together the drained macaroni and egg mixture.

Add the cheese, leaving enough to sprinkle on top.

Place the mixture into a buttered casserole dish.

In a small bowl dissolve the dry mustard with the hot water.

Add the milk to the dry mustard mixture and mix well.

Pour the mixture over the macaroni in the casserole dish, and sprinkle with saved cheese.

Set in refrigerator for a few hours or until the next day.

Bake at 350 degrees, uncovered for 45 minutes.