Title: Baked Macaroni with Chipped Beef
Categories: Pasta
Yield: 4 servings
1/2 lb Elbow macaroni
1 qt Water
MMMMM---------------------CHIPPED BEEF GRAVY--------------------------
4 oz Chipped beef
1/4 c Butter
1/4 c Flour
3 c Milk
Salt
Pepper
This utterly American recipe appeared in the 1930 edition of "The
Boston Cooking School Cookbook," and cheese-flavored versions
survived in "The Fannie Farmer Cookbook" as late as 1979
In saucepan, boil macaroni in water until cooked. Drain well. Toss
with Chipped Beef Gravy. Ladle into baking pan and bake at 325°F
10 minutes.
In bowl, soak chipped beef in hot water until softened, then drain.
Melt butter in saucepan, add flour and stir until blended. Whisk in
milk and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add
chipped beef and season to taste with salt and pepper.