Best Old Fashioned Baked Mac Cheese Recipes

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OLD FASHIONED BAKED MAC 'N CHEESE



Old Fashioned Baked Mac 'n Cheese image

Most requested recipe for me to bring to a potluck or family reunion. I received it from my husband's aunt in the 1960s and has since been my favorite dish. The recipe may be halved for a 9 x 9 inch baking dish.

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) box macaroni elbow macaroni
2 teaspoons salt
2 quarts water
4 eggs
3 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 (12 ounce) packages cheese, shredded
1 (8 ounce) package cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni noodles in salted water until just before being tender. (Noodles will continue to bake in dish.).
  • While noodles are cooking, beat eggs in a large bowl.
  • Add milk to eggs and stir in all other ingredients except the 8 ounces of cheese.
  • Combine drained noodles with egg mixture.
  • Pour into buttered 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  • Begin baking at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Then reduce heat to 375 degrees and bake 15 more minutes until becomes bubbly and slight brown at edges. Sprinkle 8 ounces of cheese on top and bake for last 5 minutes. Do not over bake. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes.

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED MAC & CHEESE



Old-fashioned Baked Mac & Cheese image

My mother made this on cold, wintery nights and when I had friends over, at my request. :)

Provided by Nancy Gregory @NurseNut

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound(s) elbow macaroni, cooked
4 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 tablespoon(s) butter
1 teaspoon(s) salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
1 cup(s) evaporated milk
2 - eggs
1 1/2 cup(s) crushed potato chips or toasted bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Spray bottom of 9x13 pan with non-stick cooking spray. Cook macaroni per directions on box, drain.
  • Cover bottom of pan with 1/3 of the cooked macaroni. Then cover with 1/3 of the cheese, followed by 1/3 of the butter cut into pats. Sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper and repeat. Top with layer of cheese.
  • Mix the eggs and milk together until mixed well. Pour over the layered macaroni and cheese.
  • Sprinkle top with crushed chips or bread crumbs. Bake at 350* for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

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