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This is an old-fashioned baked macaroni and cheese, made with cooked elbow macaroni, Cheddar cheese, milk, and an egg, along with a touch of cayenne pepper. Serve this tasty casserole as a main dish or side dish.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 to 1 cup buttered fresh bread crumbs*
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Preparation
Boil macaroni in salted water, following package directions. Drain under running cold water. Cover bottom of a 2-quart baking dish with layer of macaroni, a layer of cheese, bits of butter, salt and pepper.
Continue layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a cheese layer.
Whisk milk and egg together, pour over the top, cover with buttered bread crumbs, and bake in a 350° oven for 25 to 35 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
Serves 4 to 6.
*Process 2 slices of bread in the food processor; toss with 2 to 3 teaspoons of butter.
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