GRANDMA'S OVEN BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

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This is the Macaroni and Cheese that i grew up with. It is very easy to make and will add a delightful side dish to any meat such as Ham or Turkey. NOTE: When adding milk, do not make the noodles float.

Provided by Ray Clawson III

Categories     Cheese

Time 39m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup elbow macaroni
1 cup milk (approx)
2 teaspoons salt (during boiling)
1 teaspoon salt (adjust for taste)
1 teaspoon pepper (adjust for taste)
16 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Boil 4-6 cups of water in a pot on the stove.
  • Add 2 tsp salt.
  • Add in 1 cup Elbow Macaroni noodles.
  • Boil for 7 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • When finished boiling, pour macaroni into a strainer basket and then add to a 9"x9"x1.5" oven safe (preferably pyrex) dish.
  • Scramble the egg, then add the egg to the 1 cup of milk.
  • Add in salt and pepper, mix well.
  • Add to macaroni the milk, egg, salt, pepper mixture (Ensure the noodles do not float).
  • mix in 6-8 oz of cheese.
  • Add the remaining cheese to the top. Try to cover all the noodles on top.
  • Place dish in center rack in oven and bake for 30 minutes. Top layer of cheese should be slightly golden brown on the sides.
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly and serve. May be microwaved for enjoyment again and again.

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