REAL BAKED MAC & CHEESE

 

Preheat oven to 350.

 

2 1/2 c. macaroni noodles

2 T. margarine

1 1/2 T. flour

2 c. skim milk

salt and pepper

1 1/2 c. sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese

 

Cook the macaroni according to package instructions but don't overcook.

 

Melt margarine. Add flour, salt and pepper. Stir with a wire whisk. Add milk and whisk over low heat until mixture thickens. Cut cheese into 1 inch cubes and heat with the thickened mixture until all the cheese melts. In a casserole dish, pour cheese over drained noodles.

 

Bake 20-30 minutes until nice and brown. Can be done in the microwave for 5-7 minutes for a much less desirable but fast dish.

 

 

 

RUDY GALINDO'S OATMEAL CRANBERRY COOKIES

 

Makes 3-4 dozen. Preheat oven to 350

 

3 c. rolled oats

l 1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. butter

1 c. brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 c. dried cranberries

 

1. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

 

2. Beat butter and sugars with hand-held or standing mixer until creamy.
Add eggs and vanilla, stirring until thoroughly combined,

scraping the sides of the bowl a fewtimes.

 

3. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture and mix well.

Fold in oats and cranberries.

 

4. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake l0 to 14minutes, until golden brown.

 

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