Old-Fashioned Mac & Cheese

Old-Fashioned Mac & Cheese photo
total time:
1 hr
Makes 8 servings
DebbyDebby McMurray

Sometimes only the classic will do. If you show it just a little bit of love, it will love you back with some incredibly rich flavors. This is my sister, Star’s, favorite !

ingredients

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked
  • 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • Paprika to give color to top

directions

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • 2

    Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish. Layer in one-third of macaroni and sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups cheese. Repeat layer again. Top with remaining macaroni. Reserve remaining 1 cup cheese.

  • 3

    Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper until blended. Pour mixture over the macaroni.

  • 4

    Bake, covered, at 350°F for 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

  • 5

    Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese, then top with a good sprinkling of paprika to give color. Cover again. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

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