CUSTARD-STYLE MAC AND CHEESE

Custard-Style Mac and Cheese image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 oz) elbow macaroni
4 eggs, slightly beaten
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
5 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (20 oz)
1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs (about 2 slices bread)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
In large bowl, stir eggs, milk, salt, mustard, black pepper, red pepper and 2 cups of the cheese with wire whisk until blended. In baking dish, place half of the cooked macaroni. Sprinkle with 2 cups cheese. Top with remaining macaroni. Pour egg mixture evenly over all.
Cover; bake 35 minutes. Uncover. Sprinkle with bread crumbs; drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 5 to 8 minutes longer or until golden brown and set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 970 mg