Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Honky Tonk

Today was the day. I have been dancing around this recipe for a long time. I wasn't sure that the general public was quite ready for this dish. After making (and selling quite successfully) celery sandwiches yesterday, I decided that maybe it was time.  Just because of its funny name, I was excited to make this recipe! It is a cross between American Chop Suey and Macaroni and Cheese and, while I don't know the origin of the dish, it is quite the creation and definitely worth trying sometime!



Saute the onions.


Add the hamburg and cook until brown and delicious.



Melt the American cheese and cream of mushroom soup in a 
double boiler. 



Mix together the cooked macaroni, tomatoes, hamburg and onions,
and the American cheese and soup combination.



Pour into a casserole dish and bake until golden brown and bubbly. 


Does anyone out there know the history of Honky Tonk? Where does it originate? How did it come to be? 

Come in to the Blue Elephant Cafe and give it a try. You won't be disappointed! 

Blue Elephant Cafe
12 Pepperell Square
Saco, Maine 04072
207-281-3070


1 comment:

  1. It is in the "Cooking Dpwn East Cookbook by Marjorie Standish. She doesnt comment on its origin or even provide any personal connection to the recipe. I thought it was midwestern.....seemed like something at a buffet line at a Cincinnati PTA family night .... but it is in the Down East book.

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