Macaroni And Cheese Puff

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Cook the pasta in boiling water as directed on the package. Drain well.

Combine the milk, American cheese, and butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese has melted.

Place the beaten egg yolks in a heat-proof bowl. Take about 1/4 cup of the hot cheese sauce and stir it quickly into the eggs, mixing until incorporated. Add the egg mixture to the cheese sauce. Mix well then remove the pan from the heat.

Add the cooked pasta, bread crumbs, pimiento, parsley, and onion to the cheese sauce. Mix well then set aside.

In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg whites into the pasta mixture gently. Do not overmix.

Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a 1 1/2 quart baking dish or souffle dish. Place in the oven and bake at 325 degrees F for one hour or until set in the middle.

Serve hot.