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Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese

Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese

Diana Rattray
This is an old-fashioned baked macaroni and cheese, made with Cheddar cheese, milk, and an egg. Scroll down to see more delicious macaroni and cheese recipes.

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 to 1 cup buttered fresh bread crumbs*

Preparation:

Boil macaroni in salted water, following package directions. Drain under running cold water. Cover bottom of a 2-quart baking dish with layer of macaroni, a layer of cheese, bits of butter, salt and pepper.

Continue layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a cheese layer.

Whisk milk and egg together, pour over the top, cover with buttered bread crumbs, and bake in a 350° oven for 25 to 35 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
Serves 4 to 6.

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1928 mac and cheeseJuly 27, 2009By lkelley63
"Excellent comfort food. For years I've been trying to recreate my mother's recipe, and this is it. Simple and delicious."
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