#2820 - Baked Mac and Cheese Casserole

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 1/2 cups raw elbow macaroni
1 onion (chopped)
1 - 28oz. can diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup water
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 slices buttered bread (cut into bite sized pieces)
In a bowl add raw macaroni, chopped onions, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, water, salt and pepper--stir to mix. Pour the mixture into a greased 2 qt. casserole dish. Place the lid on the casserole dish--bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, stirring after the first 30 minutes of baking. When there are 15 minutes left, remove from oven, remove the lid, place the buttered bread pieces all over the top, return to oven WITHOUT the lid and bake for the last 15 minutes uncovered or until buttered bread pieces are browned.