Growing up I used to love when my mom made baked macaroni and cheese. It was such a large casserole that we’d just have that and maybe a salad. I’ve tried others but there is just something about your mom’s recipe that just can’t be beat. You’ll find no flour here or ham; just creamy, cheesy goodness. It’s so easy I definitely suggest giving it a try!
Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 lb. box elbow macaroni
- 1 lb. sharp cheddar,grated (even if you don’t like sharp, use it, regular cheddar’s flavor gets lost in this)
- 8oz. evaporated milk
- Several tablespoons of margarine or butter
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
Cook macaroni until tender
In a casserole dish layer:
1. margarine
2. elbow mac
3. cheese
Repeat the layers until your dish is full, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top and pour evaporated milk over the entire surface.
Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes (or until breadcrumbs are toasted and you see cheese bubbling)
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Great recipe. I like that you don’t have to take the time to make a cheese sauce.
A real gem of a recipe!
This is as close to my mom’s as I have found.
Cheeses can be varied.
Cream or half cream and half milk can replace evaporated milk.
Homemade breadcrumbs sometimes.
add an Egg added for extra protein… or not
The only recipe for Mac and Cheese anyone would ever need.
I just made this and it was so good! And super easy to make! Thanks for all the great recipe ideas :]
What size box of macaroni? 1lb cheese seems like a lot for an 8 oz box. Thanks
The recipe calls for a 1 lb box of macaroni. 8 oz is the evaporated milk.