Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe with Eggs

Prep Time:10

Cook Time:50

Resting Time:10

Total Time:1 10

Equipment

Pyrex Baking Dish with Lid 13 x 9 inches with lid for storing leftovers

Ingredients

4 cups cooked elbow macaroni cooked according to package directions; 16 ounce package
4 tablespoons butter cut up
12 ounces Colby jack or cheddar cheese cubed
8 ounce shredded cheese Colby jack or cheddar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 eggs beaten
2 ½ cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees and grease baking dish.
Cook elbow macaroni to al dente following directions on package. Drain when cooked.
Combine beaten eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper, and set aside.
Place one-half of the macaroni on the bottom of the baking dish.
Top with half the butter, half the cubed cheese and half the shredded cheese.
Gently pour in half of the milk, half of the heavy cream, and the beaten eggs.
Repeat the above layering the macaroni, butter, and cheeses and add what's left of the milk, cream, and beaten eggs.
Place in preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
Remove from oven and let sit about 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into generous cubes or spoon out and serve.

As with any of my recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.

Nutrition

Servings: servings

Calories: 467kcal

Author: Mary Beth

Cost: $12.00