Mary Mac's Mac And Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
Elbow Macaroni
- 2 cups of elbow macaroni
Cheese
- 2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup of Colby cheese shredded
- 1 cup of American cheese shredded
Milk And Cream
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
Eggs And Butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup of butter
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon of dry mustard
Instructions
Step 1: Boil The Macaroni
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
Step 2: Prepare The Cheese Sauce
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the milk and heavy cream, stirring until heated but not boiling.
- Slowly add the shredded cheeses, one cup at a time, stirring until fully melted.
- Add the salt, pepper, paprika, and dry mustard. Mix well.
Step 3: Combine And Bake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs.
- Gradually add the cooked macaroni to the beaten eggs, mixing thoroughly.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni and egg mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer everything into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.