SYLVIA'S MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Sylvia's Macaroni And Cheese Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by á-174942

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces elbow macaroni - (abt 2 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups milk divided
2 large eggs lightly beaten
8 ounces grated cheddar cheese - (abt 2 cups) divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender but not mushy, about 8 minutes. Drain well and pour into a large mixing bowl. Stir in butter, 1 1/4 cups milk, eggs, 1 3/4 cups grated cheese, salt, pepper, sugar and food coloring (if using). Mix well and transfer to a 1 1/2-quart oval baking dish. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup milk over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake until top crust is golden brown and casserole is bubbling, about 25 minutes. Serve hot. This recipe yields 8 servings.