Mrs. Truman's Mac and Cheese

Description
This is one of Bess Truman's favorite dishes. Bess Truman had a well-equipped kitchen and often prepared breakfast or lunch for her family. The Trumans also employed several African American women who cooked for the family.

Ingredients

 * 8 oz. maccaroni


 * ½ pound grated cheddar cheese


 * 2 cups milk


 * 1 egg


 * ¼ cup oleo

Directions

 * 1) Cook maccaroni. Drain & cool.
 * 2) Place layer of maccaroni in baking
 * 3) Dish, then add layer of cheese. Repeat layers.
 * 4) Combine milk & egg. Pour over maccaroni & cheese.
 * 5) Dot with butter.

Source

 * Mrs. Truman's Recipes from the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site, public domain government resource—original source of recipe