Recipe - Macaroni Meal-In-A-Casserole

2 tablespoon Salt
3 qt Water, boiling
2 cup Macaroni, elbow (8oz)
1 cn sweet Peas, undrained
(17oz)
One fourth cup Butter or margarine
One fourth cup Flour
One fourth teaspoon Pepper
1/8 teaspoon Mustard,dry
2 cup Milk
1 cup Ham, cubed cooked (opt, 1lb)
1 One half cup Cheddar cheese, sharp, grate
One half cup Olives, pimiento stuffed
2 tablespoon Onion,chopped

CHEESE CRUMB TOPPING
One fourth cup Cheddar cheese, sharp, grate
2 tablespoon Butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoon Bread crumbs, dry

1. Add 1 tablespoon salt to rapidly boiling water; gradually add macaroni
so water continues to boil. 2. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally,
until tender; drain in colander and set aside. 3. Drain peas, reserving 1/2
cup liquid. 4. Melt butter over medium heat; stir in flour, pepper, mustard
and remaining tablespoon salt. 5. Gradually stir in milk and reserved
liquid from peas; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce boils for 1
minute. 6. Combine sauce, peas, ham, cheese, olives and onion with
macaroni. 7. Turn mixture into 2 1/2quart casserole; sprinkle with Cheese
Crumb Topping. 8. Bake in preheated 375'F. oven 20 to 25 minutes, or until
bubbling hot. *** CHEESE CRUMB TOPPING *** Combine all ingredients.
MMMMM Charrin' off the Ol' Point..from the O
:)

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