Name: 1940s Spam Mac Bake (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Elbow Macaroni; 12 ounces Spam-diced; 1/4 cup Butter; 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour; 3 cups Milk; 2 cups Cheddar Cheese-shredded; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs; 2 tbsp Melted Butter

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A classic comfort food dish from the 1940s, featuring macaroni, Spam, and a simple cheese sauce. This version uses readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques.

Total 1h

Serves 6

Steps 9

Ingredients 10

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Pasta
1 pound 450 g Elbow Macaroni
Spam
12 ounces 340 g Spam-diced
Cheese Sauce
cup 60 mL Butter
cup 30 g All-Purpose Flour
3 cups 720 mL Milk
2 cups 225 g Cheddar Cheese-shredded
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper
Topping
cup 60 g Bread Crumbs
2 tbsp 30 mL Melted Butter

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
While pasta is cooking, prepare the Cheese Sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt Butter over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, creating a roux.
Gradually whisk in Milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low and stir in Cheddar Cheese, Salt, and Pepper until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
In a large bowl, combine cooked Pasta, diced Spam, and Cheese Sauce. Mix well.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine Bread Crumbs and Melted Butter. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the pasta bake.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.