# Macaroni and Cheese

A creamy and cheesy macaroni and cheese recipe, perfect as a BBQ side.

- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- sharp cheddar cheese
- mild cheddar cheese
- Colby Jack cheese
- salt
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 egg
- seasoning salt
- ground mustard
- nutmeg
- evaporated milk
- whole milk
- 0.5 stick butter
- sour cream
- Velveeta cheese
- chives

## Instructions

1. Grate the sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, and Colby Jack cheese into long shreds.
2. Cut the remaining cheese into cubes.
3. Add a hefty amount of salt to boiling water.
4. Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente.
5. Crack one egg into a measuring cup.
6. Add seasoning salt, ground mustard, and nutmeg to the egg.
7. Whisk in evaporated milk as you add it to the egg and seasonings.
8. Add whole milk to the mixture and whisk until well combined, creating the custard.
9. Drain the cooked macaroni.
10. Transfer the drained macaroni to a large bowl.
11. Add half a stick of butter to the macaroni.
12. Once the butter melts, add a little sour cream to the macaroni for a creamy consistency.
13. Stir in some of the shredded cheese and the cubed cheese.
14. Pour the custard mixture over the macaroni and cheese.
15. Add a little bit of Velveeta cheese to the mix.
16. Transfer the macaroni and cheese into an ungreased baking dish.
17. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
18. Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil.
19. Bake in a 375-degree oven for about 20 minutes covered, then 10-15 minutes uncovered until golden brown.
20. Garnish with chives (optional) and serve.

## Equipment

- grater
- knife
- cutting board
- pot
- whisk
- measuring cup
- colander
- large bowl
- baking dish
- aluminum foil
- oven

## Tips

- Use one egg per pound of macaroni for the custard.
- Do not use a roux for this recipe; make a custard instead.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKA2yVERTZz/?igsh=cXE1c3hpMnZsd2U5
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e9a74b8b-f228-4ea5-ab14-17869d806b75
- Extracted: 2025-08-28

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