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How to make it

  • Boil the macaroni, and while you are draining it from the cold water, stir together over the fire the butter and flour, and as soon as they bubble gradually pour into the sauce they make, a pint of boiling water, beating it with a fork or egg whip until it is smooth; season it with the salt and pepper, and put the macaroni in it to heat; then cut the onion in small shreds, and brown it over the fire in a very little fat; when both are done dish the macaroni, and pour the onion out of the frying pan upon it. It is excellent; and ten cents will cover the cost of all of it.
  • from Twenty-Five Cent Dinners for Families of Six (1879)

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    " It was excellent "
    cuzpat ate it and said...
    Loving it!!! the meal, prices and all! love to read those very old recipes
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    " It was excellent "
    goodeat ate it and said...
    25 cents dinner for a family of 6!! boy oh boy!
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  • momo_55grandma 14 years ago
    oh hungrybear youre a hoot -luv mac-and cheese ole fashion way high 5 buddy
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  • lovebreezy 14 years ago
    Oh what fun -- hope this becomes a series.
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  • 22566 14 years ago
    Cut my teeth on this recipe.

    Very filling.

    Thank-you for the reminder in memories.

    Kind Regards

    Joyce
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