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New Zealand Macaroni and Cheese Loaf

Ingredients:

1 cup elbow macaroni

2 tbsp. cooking oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 lb. ground beef

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 tbsp. chopped parsley

2 tbsp. flour

1 cup milk

2 eggs

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Fine dry breadcrumbs (preferred amount)

Directions:

Cook macaroni in boiling, salted water until tender, about 7 minutes, then drain. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add onion and beef, and stir until meat is lightly browned. Stir in salt, pepper, parsley and macaroni, then set aside. Heat another 2 tbsp. oil in a second saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour and stir to blend. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup of milk all at once, and again stir to blend. Return to heat and stir until thick and smooth. Remove from heat. Separate one of the eggs, then add yolk and 1/2 cup of the cheese to the sauce, then stir well.

Good as a hot or cold meal. As you'll notice, the layers of meat and macaroni alternate with the cheese sauce. Lastly, enjoy this classic family favourite as have I over the years.