MY FAVORITE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE.

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Our family's favorite Macaroni and cheese for over 25 years. Based on a recipe cut out of a Virginia newspaper many years ago.

Provided by Dustbunni

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb macaroni, cooked al dente
1 small onion, sliced thin (or chopped)
1/2 cup celery, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups milk
4 eggs
1 lb cheddar cheese, shredded (or 1/2 lb. cheddar and 1/2 lb. swiss cheese)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil (optional)
2/3 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Put the macaroni in a deep casserole dish and stir in the cheese, reserving 1/2 cup of cheese.
  • Saute the onion and celery in butter about four minutes.
  • Gently mix this into the macaroni mixture.
  • Beat the eggs, milk, and seasonings together and pour over the macaroni and cheese mixture.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese and breadcrumb over the top.
  • Bake covered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes and then uncover for another 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.6, Fat 35.1, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 236.9, Sodium 1056, Carbohydrate 71.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 37.4

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