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Good Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

  • Author: bentahar

Description

This Good Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese is the perfect blend of creamy, cheesy, and comforting, making it ideal for any occasion. With its rich, gooey layers and simple, classic ingredients, this recipe brings warmth and nostalgia to every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups dry elbow macaroni 🍲
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 cans (12 oz each) evaporated milk 🥛
  • 1/3 cup milk of choice (whole milk, 2%, or even almond milk can work) 🥛
  • 2 large eggs 🥚
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 🧀
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 🧀

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Cook the Macaroni:
    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente (about 7–8 minutes).
    • Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
  3. Add Butter to Macaroni:
    • While the pasta is still hot, stir in the 4 tbsp of salted butter until it melts, coating the macaroni thoroughly.
    • Set aside.
  4. Prepare Milk Mixture:
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cans of evaporated milk, 1/3 cup of milk of your choice, 2 large eggs, and 1/4 tsp garlic salt until smooth.
  5. Combine Cheeses:
    • In another bowl, mix 4 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  6. Layer the Mac and Cheese:
    • Spread 1/3 of the macaroni into the greased baking pan.
    • Sprinkle 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the macaroni.
    • Repeat these layers until all the macaroni and cheese are used, ending with a cheese layer on top.
  7. Add Milk Mixture:
    • Pour the milk and egg mixture evenly over the layers of macaroni, allowing it to seep through.
  8. Sprinkle with Paprika:
    • Lightly sprinkle 1 tsp of paprika over the top for a hint of color and extra flavor.
  9. Bake:
    • Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.

Notes

  • Customize with add-ins like bacon, jalapeños, or veggies to make it your own.
  • For a crunchy top, consider sprinkling panko breadcrumbs on top before baking.
  • This recipe can easily be halved or doubled depending on the number of servings you need.

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