Taste of History with Reagan’s Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: Servings: 4                                                                                   

• 1/2 lb macaroni
• 1 tea spoon butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tea spoon salt
• 1 tea spoon dry mustard
• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup milk
• I cup ham chunks, cut small
• I cup bread crumbs, Panko

Directions:

• Boil macaroni in water until tender and drain thoroughly.
• Stir in butter and egg.
• Mix mustard and salt with 1T hot water, and add to milk.
• Stir in ham chunks
• Add cheese, leaving enough to sprinkle on top.
• Pour into buttered casserole; add milk, sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs
• Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes or until custard is set and top is crusty.

Served in West Wing from 2001 to 2006 on holidays