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Tuna Macaroni Casserole

8 ounces shell macaroni
5 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese
3 hard cooked eggs
2 cans (6 1/2 ounces each)
1 cup fresh bread crumbs

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with hot water. Turn into a 2-quart buttered casserole. In saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and milk. Cook sauce, stirring, until smooth and thickened. Add salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese.

Chop eggs coarsely; scatter chopped eggs and flaked tuna over macaroni. Pour cheese sauce over all. Sprinkle with remaining cheese mixed with bread crumbs. Bake at 375° for 30 to 40 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.

Tuna casserole serves 8.

Recipe submitted by Jim Catanich

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Golden Shrimp Casserole

5 slices bread, cut in 1/2" cubes
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cups shrimp; peeled,cooked, and deveined
2 cups shredded American cheese
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
salt and pepper, to taste
dash Paprika, optional

In a skillet over medium low heat, melt butter; brown bread cubes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Sauté mushrooms in butter for about 7 to 10 minutes. In a buttered 1-1/2quart casserole dish, alternate layers of bread cubes, mushrooms, shrimp, and cheese.

Combine eggs, milk, and seasonings; pour over layers. Place casserole dish in a pan of hot water and bake at 350° for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until set.

Shrimp recipe serves 4 to 6.

Recipe submitted by Jim Catanich