Description
A deliciously creamy baked macaroni and cheese dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, add the milk, cheddar cheese, butter, salt, and pepper to the same pot you cooked the pasta in. Warm over low heat to melt the cheese, stirring to make the cheese sauce.
- Add the drained pasta and eggs to the cheese sauce. Stir well.
- Add half of the pasta to the baking dish and sprinkle 1/2 cup of the Jack cheese on top. Add the remaining pasta and remaining Jack cheese. Spread evenly in the pan, then cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Optional: Pop under a broiler on high for 4 minutes to brown and crisp the top.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
- Feel free to add cooked vegetables or meats for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg