Mac and Cheese Casserole with Zucchini

About 45 minutes before serving, prepare macaroni and cheese, but use 1 1/4 cups milk and 4 tablespoons butter or margarine (1/2 stick).

Slice zucchini into 1/4-inch slices.

In skillet over medium high heat in 2 tablespoons hot margarine, cook zucchini in batches until golden brown.

Remove to plate as they brown.

Into 13 x 9-inch baking dish, spoon 1/2 macaroni and cheese and top with 1/2 zucchini.

Repeat.

Sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350° until cheese melts and is heated through. Yields 8 servings.