Old-fashioned Macaroni And Cheese

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (8 ounce) package dried elbow macaroni, cooked
• 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• fresh ground black pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 layer one-third of macaroni in a lightly greased 2 quart casserole; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. repeat layers with remaining two-thirds macaroni and 1 cup cheese, ending with macaroni layer. reserve remaining 1 cup cheese.
• 2 combine eggs and next 3 ingredients, stirring with a wire whisk or fork until blended. pour egg mixture over macaroni. cover with foil and refrigerate up to a day ahead or bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated. uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. let stand 10 minutes to melt cheese before serving. sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper if desired.