Ingredients
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1 (14 ounce) package macaroni
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4 cups grated yellow cheddar cheese
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1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
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3 ounces butter
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 stalks scallions, chopped (white part only)
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1 clove garlic (chopped)
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1/2 cup chopped green pepper
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salt
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1 large egg
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1 cup dried breadcrumbs
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1 hot chili pepper, chopped (no seeds)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in salted water until it is well done but not soggy.
- Drain well.
- Meanwhile, place the onion, garlic, escallion, green pepper and hot pepper in a blender with a little of the milk and puree.
- Set aside.
- Take out 1 cup of the grated cheese and mix with the breadcrumbs.
- Set aside.
- Grease a 10"x6" casserole dish with a little bit of the butter.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the hot macaroni with the butter until all the butter is melted.
- Add the remaining cheese and all of the seasoning mixture and mix until the melted cheese begins to form a sauce.
- Once everything is well incorporated, add the egg and mix well.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with breadcrumb/cheese mixture.
- Pour remaining evaporated milk slowly over the top of the mixture, taking care not to let the dish overflow.
- Let stand for about 15 mins so that the milk is absorbed.
- Bake for about 30 mins or until the top is brown and crusty and the milk has been absorbed.
- Let stand for another 15 minutes before serving.