A 1927 recipe for ham and macaroni scallop that skips the extra salt
In short: This video revives a 1927 recipe for ham and macaroni scallop. It demonstrates how to prepare a classic baked dish using simple pantry staples like butter, flour, and bread crumbs, while highlighting why the ham itself provides enough seasoning for the entire meal.
The recipe calls for boiling macaroni until tender, a process estimated to take about thirty minutes. A white sauce is created by blending butter and flour with milk, seasoned only with pepper. The dish is assembled by layering the cooked macaroni, ham, and sauce in a greased baking dish, with a dusting of grated cheese between the layers.
To finish, bread crumbs are tossed in melted butter and spread across the top before baking until golden brown. This historical cooking demonstration emphasizes the reliance on the ham's natural salinity, which eliminates the need for additional salt in the sauce.
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