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