SPICY BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE

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This is my favorite home made macaroni and cheese. It has a good custard-like texture and is delicious.

Provided by veggieFriendly

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces pasta (Macaroni, Shells, or penne work well)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk (approximately)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
salt & pepper
1/4-1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Grease a shallow baking dish and Preheat oven to 350-375 F.
  • Cook pasta until about 2 min shy of done according to package, drain.
  • Back in the pan, mix pasta with butter, then egg, cheese, cayenne, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour pasta mixture into the baking dish and spread out evenly.
  • Fill with enough milk to almost cover the pasta.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, remove and stir to distribute any cheese clumps into the milk.
  • Bake another 15 minute Remove and top with bread bread crumbs.
  • Bake for 10 more minutes until bread crumbs are crispy and casserole is bubbly.
  • Remove and let cool for 5 minutes or so, then serve. Baking times may vary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.9, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 153.5, Sodium 622.6, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2, Protein 33

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