Creamy Macaroni & Cheese

Macaroni and cheese always pleases, and if you've never made it from scratch, you don't know what you're missing! Here's a great recipe for a creamy, made-from-scratch version. Enjoy!

1 6 oz. pkg. macaroni
3 T. butter
2 c. cubed American cheese
1 1/4 c. milk
2 T. minced onion
1/2 tsp. salt
pepper
paprika

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook macaroni and drain. Mix in butter, cheese, milk, onion, salt and pepper. Turn into a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake 45 minutes. Serve hot.

Patti's Corn Pudding

First of all, if you are thinking corn + pudding = gross, you are probably right! Don't worry, though, this is really more like a corn casserole! It is exceptionally moist, and I just love the flavor and texture. This is my mom's recipe, which she got from her good friend Patti many years ago. Try this for your next side dish!

Corn Pudding

5 T. butter
1 c. yellow corn meal
1 c. grated mild cheddar cheese
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 can cream-style corn
2 eggs
2 c. milk
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
dash of garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and place butter in a square baking dish. Allow butter to melt in dish while oven is preheating.  Meanwhile, combine all other ingredients with a whisk in a mixing bowl. Remove melted butter from oven and pour into other ingredients, mixing well. Transfer entire mixture into the dish, and bake for one hour.  Serve warm.