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Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Copyright © 2002 by Michelle Jones, editor of Better Budgeting

This is a recipe for traditional baked macaroni and cheese, and has a custard like texture (because of the eggs).  You can also add more cheese if desired (and even several types), and some butter!  When you find a good sale on cheese at your grocery story, just try several different variations until you discover your favorite.  And if you'd prefer a creamier (and quicker) macaroni and cheese, view my recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.

Ingredients:

8 ounces macaroni, cooked al dente and drained
8 ounces grated cheese (2 cups), reduced-fat if desired
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
Worcestershire sauce
2 c. milk (half & half can be used for a richer variation, and skim milk is okay but the sauce won't be as thick)

Directions:

Beat eggs, salt and Worcestershire sauce together in a medium sized bowl, add milk and mix thoroughly.

Layer macaroni and grated cheese (3 layers of each) in a casserole dish.

Pour egg mixture over macaroni and cheese and bake at 350 degrees until set and lightly browned on top.  About 45-50 minutes.  

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Reader Submissions

Do you have a favorite Mac n' Cheese recipe you'd like to share?  Please contact us, we'd love to hear from you!

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Farmhouse Mac and Cheese
Submitted by Laura Blakely of New Brunswick, Canada

Ingredients:

1 lb sharp cheddar, grated
1/2 lb elbow macaroni (cooked and drained)
1 T. butter
1 c. milk
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh black pepper
Sprinkle garlic powder (to taste)
1/2 sleeve finely crushed cracker crumbs

Directions:

Toss macaroni with butter.  In small bowl, mix half the cheese, milk, salt, pepper, eggs, garlic powder and crushed crackers. Mix with macaroni and pour into baking dish.  Top with remaining cheese.  Bake at 350 degrees until golden on top and set (about 1/2 hour).

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