Mac and Cheese

35 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, and Colby Jack cheese into long shreds.
  2. 2Cube the remaining cheese blocks into small pieces.
  3. 3Bring water to a boil in a large pot and add a hefty amount of salt.
  4. 4Add elbow macaroni to the boiling water.
  5. 5Crack one egg per pound of macaroni into a measuring cup.
  6. 6Add seasoned salt, ground mustard, and nutritional seasoning to the egg.
  7. 7Pour evaporated milk into the mixture.
  8. 8Whisk the eggs, seasonings, and evaporated milk until well combined.
  9. 9Add whole milk to the mixture and whisk until thoroughly combined.
  10. 10Once the macaroni is al dente, drain it using a strainer.
  11. 11Transfer the drained macaroni into the largest bowl or pot available.
  12. 12Add half a stick of butter to the hot macaroni.
  13. 13Add a little sour cream to the macaroni to achieve a creamy consistency.
  14. 14Add some of the shredded cheese to the macaroni and mix.
  15. 15Pour the prepared custard mixture over the macaroni.
  16. 16Add the rest of the cubed cheese to the macaroni.
  17. 17Add a little bit of Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes, to the macaroni for extra creaminess.
  18. 18Ensure the macaroni is at a creamy, cheesy consistency.
  19. 19Transfer the macaroni into an ungreased baking dish.
  20. 20Top with a beautiful layer of shredded cheese.
  21. 21Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil.
  22. 22Bake in a 375-degree Fahrenheit oven for about 20 minutes covered, then 10 to 15 minutes uncovered until golden brown and sizzling.
  23. 23Serve and enjoy the perfect mac and cheese.

Ingredients

  • sharp cheddar
  • mild cheddar
  • Colby Jack cheese
  • salt
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 egg
  • seasoned salt
  • ground mustard
  • nutritional seasoning
  • evaporated milk
  • whole milk
  • 0.5 stick butter
  • sour cream
  • Velveeta cheese

Equipment

cheese graterbaking sheetchopping boardknifelarge potwhiskmeasuring cupstrainerlarge bowlbaking dishaluminum foil

Tips

  • Add sour cream to achieve a creamy consistency.
  • Add a little bit of Velveeta cheese for enhanced creaminess and flavor.
  • Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncovered for 10-15 minutes for a crispy top.
  • Listen closely to hear the sizzle for perfectly baked mac and cheese!