Classic Baked Beans

1 jar of beans
2 Tbs catsup
1 Tbs molasses
1 Tbs mustard
1 Tbs brown sugar
 
Put in casserole, cover with bacon strips and bake in oven until bacon browns.

Baked Beans- Janice's

1 pound ground beef (or ½ pound sausage) browned and drained
½ pound bacon or enough to put on top
1 large onion, browned
1 cup green pepper
1 cup catsup
¼ to 1 cup brown sugar, as desired
1 Tbs vinegar
1 can (28 oz) B&M baked beans
1 can (15 oz) drained red kidney beans
1 can (15 oz) white or butter beans
 
Mix.  Bake at 375º uncovered for 45 minutes.

Macaroni and Cheese

1 package elbow macaroni (2 cups)
3 Tbs butter
3 Tbs flour
2 cups milk
½ tsp salt
dash pepper
2 cups grated American cheese
tomato slices
 
Cook macaroni in boiling, salted water until tender; drain.  Melt butter, blend in flour; add milk and cook until thick, stirring constantly.  Add seasonings.  Add 1-1/2 cups cheese, stir until melted.  Put macaroni in greased 1-1/2 quart dish.  Pour sauce over; salt tomato slices and push edge into macaroni.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Bake at 350º for 30 minutes.

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

2 Tbs butter                                                   
2 cups shredded mild or sharp cheese
2 Tbs flour                                                     
8 oz (2 cups) elbow macaroni, cooked as directed
1 tsp salt                                                        
¼ cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp dry mustard                                          
paprika
2-1/2 cups milk
 
In saucepan, melt butter.  Remove from heat; blend in flour, salt and mustard.  Add milk; heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens a little and is smooth.  Add 1-1/2 cups cheese and heat until melted, stirring occasionally.  Combine sauce with macaroni in 2-quart casserole; top with remaining cheese, breadcrumbs and paprika.  Bake at 375º for 20-25 minutes until browned.

Cheese Pie

1 cup grated Swiss cheese                            
1 tsp salt
1 cup grated cheddar cheese                         
1 tsp dry mustard
6 eggs                                                             
2 slices bread
2 cups milk
 
Place ingredients in 9x13 greased pan.  Bake at 350º for 45 minutes.

Brunch Eggs

9-12 slices day old while bread without crusts
½ pound cheddar cheese, grated
½ pound Swiss cheese, grated
1 pound bacon, fried and crumbled
6 eggs
3 cups milk
½ tsp salt
1-2 cans mushrooms
 
Layer bread, cheese, bacon and mushrooms in a 9x13 greased dish.  Beat eggs with milk and salt and pour over.  Let set overnight.  Bake at 350º for 45-60 minutes.

Quick Quiche

4 eggs
1 cup milk or half and half
½ cup Bisquick
1/8 tsp nutmeg or cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
 
Mix ingredients in blender (or use mixer or whip).  Cut chunks of Swiss and cheddar cheese (4 oz) in bottom of 9” pie pan.  Pour mixture over cheese.  Add any one of the following:  Ham chunks, sausage pieces, cauliflower, green pepper, mushrooms.  Bake at 375º for 30-45 minutes.