Not Your Average Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 cups elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (good quality is best)
• 2-3 cups sharp cheddar cheese or extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (I prefer the white cheddar cheese)
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Boil macaroni, do not overcook, should still be slightly firm.

2. 2

   Drain pasta, mix in butter and add salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Add 1 to 2 cups shredded cheese, depending on how cheesy you like it.

4. 4

   Add full can of stewed tomatoes, do not drain.

5. 5

   Put into a greased casserole dish that has a cover.

6. 6

   Cover with remaining cheese.

7. 7

   Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, with the cover on, remove cover and bake another 45 minutes or until cheese is brown and crunchy.