No-Bake Cheesy Macaroni Casserole

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This cheesy casserole is a comfort food in the wintertime, but makes an easy, no-bake dinner during the summer (when you’re trying to avoid the oven).

Ingredients(13×9 inch pan- about 10 servings):

  • 1 lb. uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 C. butter
  • 1/4 C. white flour
  • 3 or 3 1/2 C. milk
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. ground mustard
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 C. of shredded cheese (I used the 4 cheese blend)
  • 1/2 C. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 C. Ricotta cheese
  • 2 pieces of bread (toasted and crumbled)

Instructions:

  1. Cook macaroni noodles according to package. When they are tender, drain and pour into a 13×9 inch casserole dish.
  2. In a separate saucepan, cook the chopped onions with a little bit of water. Once the onions are clear, add the butter and stir to help it melt.
  3. Add the flour to the butter and stir. Add the milk. Let it come to a boil and then turn the heat down to a simmer. Keep stirring.
  4. Add the Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, mustard, paprika, and oregano. Stir until the mixture is a creamy sauce.
  5. Add the cheese and continue stirring.
  6. Pour the creamy cheesy sauce over the macaroni in the casserole dish. Mix.
  7. Top with toasted bread crumbs and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

This casserole goes great with a crisp, green salad or other fresh vegetables!