Bacon Carbonara

INGREDIENTS

1 cup diced bacon

2 tablespoons butter

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 egg yolks, beaten

6 tablespoons cream

Salt and pepper

Spaghetti noodles, cooked al dente

Parsley, chopped

PROCEDURE

In skillet, fry bacon in butter until brown. Over low heat, add in cheese, egg yolk and cream. Bring to a boil then turn heat off. Do not overcook or mixture will curdle. Season with salt and pepper. Toss sauce with cooked noodles. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Baked Mac And Cheese

INGREDIENTS

7 ounces elbow macaroni

2 tablespoons butter margarine

2 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon salt

2-1/2 cups milk

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

PROCEDURE

Cook macaroni al dente. Drain and set aside.

Preheat oven to 370F.

In medium saucepan, melt margarine; stir in flour, mustard and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until mixture thickens slightly (mixture should coat spoon).

Remove from heat. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese; stir until melted. Stir in cooked macaroni. Turn into greased 1-1/2 quart shallow baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Refrigerate leftover.