Easy Macaroni and Cheese with Breadcrumb Topping

Good, old-fashioned comfort food

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1 1/2 cups dry, uncooked elbow pasta (macaroni)
3 tbsp flour
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp salt
dash pepper
2 cups milk
8 ounces American cheese


Topping (optional)
2 tbsp butter
3/4 cup dried plain bread crumbs


Cook the pasta according to package directions, and drain.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour, stirring until well blended. Add the salt, pepper and milk, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until thick and bubbly. Add the cheese and stir constantly, until cheese is melted.

Pour the pasta in a greased 8 or 9" square pan. Add the cheese sauce and stir.

If making the topping, melt the butter in a small skillet, then add the breadcrumbs. Stir constantly until lightly browned. Sprinkle over the pasta.

Bake 350 degrees, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, until heated through and is bubbly.

Serve. This is good accompanied by meatloaf. See Recipe below.

Easy Meatloaf

This is a quick and easy version of meatloaf that is covered with a homemade bbq sauce. Original source is AllRecipes.

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1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 egg
chopped onion
1 cup milk
1 cup dried bread crumbs - can also use crushed cracker crumbs
salt and pepper to taste

Topping

2 tbsp brown sugar (I use dark brown sugar)
2 tbsp prepared yellow mustard
1/3 cup ketchup

In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, milk and bread crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and form into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan or 9x13" pan. In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Spoon over meatloaf. Bake 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/4 hours.

This is good accompanied with Macaroni and Cheese (see recipe below).

Korean Beef

I got this recipe from someone at work. It is very tasty. Serve over cooked, white rice.

1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauced
2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
2 green onions, thinly sliced

1. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper flakes and ginger.

2. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, about 1 minute. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain.

3. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and green onions and stir until well combined. Serve over cooked, white rice.