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Baked Mac and Cheese
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A decadent blend of perfectly cooked elbow pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made with eggs, evaporated milk, heavy cream, and a medley of shredded cheddar cheese. Baked to golden perfection, this dish is comfort food at its finest, offering an intensely cheesy and gooey texture that will satisfy your mac and cheese cravings.
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Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 25mins
Serves or Makes: 8 servings
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ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 16 ounces elbow pasta, cooked according to package instructions
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Place the butter in a baking dish and place it in the oven to melt.
Step 3
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
Step 4
Once the pasta is cooked, add it to the hot baking dish, ensuring that all the pasta is coated in the melted butter.
Step 5
Mix in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and evenly coating the pasta.
Step 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, evaporated milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and dry mustard.
Step 7
Pour the egg and milk mixture over the pasta in the baking dish.
Step 8
Top the dish with the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Step 10
Allow the baked mac and cheese to cool slightly before serving.