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Prep time: 10 minutes Bake time: 20-25 minutes Makes 4 to 6 servings1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni 1/4 cup CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 1/4 CRISCO stick 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard 1/4 teaspoon curry powder, optional 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 -2/3 cups milk 2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese Topping: 1 tablespoon CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 1 tablespoon CRISCO Stick, melted 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 2-quart casserole with Crisco No-Stick Cooking Spray. Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain. Transfer to prepared casserole; set aside. While macaroni is cooking, melt Crisco in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in Pillsbury BEST Flour, salt, onion powder, mustard, optional curry powder and pepper. Gradually blend in milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens and bubbles. Stir in cheese until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir into macaroni. For topping, combine melted Crisco, bread crumbs and parsley flakes. Sprinkle over macaroni and cheese. Bake at 350ºF for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly. |
