Macaroni And Cheese With Corned Beef
MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH CORNED BEEF
2 cups large elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk, whole or nonfat
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
Dash sweet paprika
Salt and white pepper to taste
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese, divided use
1 cup cubed cooked corned beef
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 1 1/2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray or grease with butter or margarine. Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain. Meanwhile, in large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk over heat 2 minutes; do not brown. Remove from heat and add milk. Return to medium-high heat. Add onion, paprika and salt. Bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to maintain simmer. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
Stir 1 3/4 cups cheese into sauce. Add corned beef and drained macaroni; stir to combine. Place in prepared dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 30 minutes.
You can substitute and cooked meat for corned beef! Try ham, chicken, pork, beef, etc.
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