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Baked Old Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese

Layers of macaroni and cheddar cheese topped with mixture of eggs, milk salt, and white pepper. Casserole is topped with additional cheese and baked until macaroni is tender and cheese is golden brown.

Ingredients -

1 (8 ounces) package Dried Elbow Macaroni, cooked
3 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
2 Large Eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups Milk
3/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Ground White Pepper
Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

2. Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole with butter.

3. Layer 1/3 macaroni in bottom of casserole. Sprinkle cheese over macaroni.

4. Repeat layers, reserving 1 cup cheese.

5. Add eggs, milk, salt, and white pepper to small bowl. Combine with wire whisk until blended.

6. Pour egg mixture over macaroni.

7. Cover casserole with foil and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.

8. Remove from oven. Remove foil and sprinkle with reserved cheese.

9. Replace foil and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

10. Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper, if desired.

Casserole Making Tips -
Macaroni and Cheese

	When making homemade macaroni and cheese, use the freshest ingredients for the best results. Fresh cheese, milk and eggs will give the dish the best flavor and texture. Seasoning with sea salt and fresh ground pepper will enhance the dish much more than regular table salt and pepper.

Casserole Making Tips -
Cheddar Cheese

	A hard cheese found in most supermarkets that has a flavor range from mild to sharp. Look for blocks or pre-shredded of cheddar cheese in the deli section. Cheddar ranges in color from light to vibrant orange.

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