BEST EVER MACARONI & CHEESE

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This is a family recipe, and an all time favorite of mine. Some people like to substitute cheddar cheese, but I don't like it myself. For me it's American cheese or no Mac & Cheese. The amount of cheese is an estimate, I just grate enough until I think it is cheesy enough. Blocks of American cheese is hard to find for me, so I've used sliced American cheese and have not had a problem. I hope you enjoy!

Provided by KimmieCat1

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni (to make a smaller batch adjust recipe to 1 cup macaroni)
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups water
5 cups American cheese, grated
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
butter, 1-2 tablespoon
1 egg
1 1/4 cups milk, more milk may be necessary
butter or cooking spray, to coat casserole dish

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in a sauce pan.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of salt & macaroni to pan and stir.
  • When water boils again, reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes, drain macaroni.
  • Butter or coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Cover the casserole dish with a layer of macaroni.
  • Add a layer of grated American cheese.
  • Salt and pepper to lightly cover layer, add a small amount of butter.
  • Repeat layering procedure, end with a layer of cheese.
  • Beat one egg, add 1 1/4 cup milk and stir together. Pour egg/milk mixture over macaroni & cheese. If necessary, add enough milk to bring the milk level with 3/4-inch of top of macaroni & cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 57.2, Sodium 651.1, Carbohydrate 52.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 12.6

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