Southwest Mac N Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
• 3 tablespoons Mornington Goat Milk Butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon finely minced onion
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (we use Mornington Goat Cheddar)
• 3 cups Mornington Goat Milk
• strips of broiled chicken (optional)
• Garnish with minced green onion or green bell pepper; diced pimento, red pepper or tomato; and your favourite herbs.

Directions

• Pre-heat oven to 350* F.  In a buttered 2 1/2 to 3 quart casserole dish alternate layers of cooked macaroni with cheese, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
• Mix the butter, pepper flakes and onion together.  Pour the mixture over the macaroni.  Slowly pour the milk into the casserole dish at one corner.
• Bake uncovered for 50 minutes or until golden brown on top.
• Top with chicken strips and garnish.