Old-Fashioned Mac & Cheese

total time:: 1 hr

Makes 8 servings

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.