Polka-Dot Baked Macaroni
["2 c. cooked macaroni (1/2 lb.)", "1/4 c. butter", "1/4 c. flour", "1 can cream of chicken soup (undiluted)", "1 c. milk", "1 1/2 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese", "1 pkg. frozen peas and carrots, thawed", "1 Tbsp. butter", "1/8 tsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. water"]
["Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.", "Cook macaroni as label directs; drain. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter.", "Stir in flour and then soup and milk.", "Cook, stirring, until smooth and thickened.", "Combine macaroni, soup mixture, 3/4 cup cheese and 1/2 package of peas and carrots.", "Turn into 2-quart greased casserole. Sprinkle rest of cheese on top.", "Place other 1/2 package of peas and carrots in a small casserole with 1 tablespoon of butter, salt and water.", "Bake small casserole, covered, and macaroni casserole, uncovered, for 30 minutes.", "When done, spoon the 1/2 package of peas and carrots around casserole to make a colorful wreath. Makes 6 to 8 servings."]
["macaroni", "butter", "flour", "cream of chicken soup", "milk", "Cheddar cheese", "frozen peas", "butter", "salt", "water"]