Old-School Baked Mac & Cheese

75 mins
Serves 15
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Directions

  1. 1Boil the noodles.
  2. 2Add them to a pan.
  3. 3Add in a few pats of butter.
  4. 4Season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5Cube the cheese. This will help with melting and distribution of the melting cheese within the noodles.
  6. 6Create a custard with two eggs and one can of evaporated milk.
  7. 7Pour the custard all over the noodles and cheese.
  8. 8Use the remaining three cans and pour all over the noodles and cheese.
  9. 9Bake for one hour or one hour and fifteen minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb box elbow macaroni
  • 1 block extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 block sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 cans Carnation evaporated milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.5 stick butter
  • salt
  • black pepper

Equipment

panstrainerbaking dishbowlfork

Tips

  • Make sure you shred your own cheese. Get whatever cheese your budget allows.
  • For macaroni and cheese, you only need salt and pepper to season it.
  • The original one is the one that every black family served.