Chris in NM
For Carolyn, Rochester, New York, who is looking for a mac and cheese recipe.

I decided to combine my Old Fashioned Mac & Cheese with a twist with Shortcake?s Baked Macaroni Casserole with 3 cheeses. This is what I came up with and what we had last night for dinner. It was so yummy! T & T

Chris & Shortcake?s Mac & Cheese

1 pound macaroni ? 2 c. dry
3 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
? tsp. pepper
2 Tbl. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. Louisiana Hot sauce
1 tsp, garlic powder
1 pkg. beef hot dogs, cut in fifths and browned - optional
? c. Mexican mixed shredded cheese
? c. Co-Jack shredded cheese

Cook macaroni in large quantity of boiling water until done but still firm. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. Melt butter in saucepan. When bubbly add flour, stir until well blended. Slowly add milk. Cook, stirring frequently until sauce begins to thicken. Remove from fire, cool slightly, blend in egg, salt, pepper, mustard, hot sauce & garlic powder. Add browned hot dog pieces and stir till incorporated. Spoon into 9 x 13 baking dish. Combine bread crumbs, butter and parsley and sprinkle over mac & cheese. Cover with foil. Bake at 350?F for 45 minutes or until thoroughly hot. Posted under Pasta on Nancy?s message board. Chris in NM

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