Aunt Lois had us over for dinner on the weekend and served Grandma T's Macaroni and Cheese. I didn't know about this family dish but it was absolutely delicious!!! The best of comfort foods! Aunt Lois sent me the recipe and I made it tonight. It was good, but not as excellent as hers. I may have to watch her make it as the recipe is one of those "you just know the right amounts" recipe.
GRANDMA TOLMAN’S MACARONI ‘N CHEESE RECIPE
With Crumb Topping
5 to 6 cups macaroni cooked a la dente
1 large bar of medium cheese, grated (540 grams)
1 large can of tomatoes, crushed or diced)
(I sometimes add a small can of tomato sauce to give it a bit more moisture)
1 large onion finely chopped
6-8 slices of bacon cut into small pieces or 1 lb with fat cut out
Seasoned bread crumbs
Parmesan cheese
Butter or margarine
Method
Use large casserole or rather deep rectangular pan or medium roasting pan
Place half of the macaroni in dish
Sprinkle half of onion over macaroni
Distribute cut bacon over onion & macaroni
Layer a good portion of cheese on top
Cover with tomato
Repeat above for second layer but, REVERSE cheese and tomato
Topping
I use probably a cup of grated cheese, maybe more, a few good shakes of parmesan cheese, bread crumbs (and I can’t tell you how much for sure) maybe half a cup and then 2 tbsp of butter. Work is with you hands so it is well combined then place on top of the last layer of cheese. ( I toasted and blended 6 slices of whole wheat bread for crumbs)
Bake uncovered at 350 F for one hour in a medium roasting pan.
