Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

This great old fashioned macaroni and cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food. It's creamy, cheesy, decadent and delicious!

It's the perfect family meal for long wintery nights when comfort food brings everyone to the table and helps chase away the winter doldrums. Serve with Garlic Broccoli (recipe below) for a hearty meal everyone will love.

Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:

2 large eggs
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon deli-style mustard
1/2 pound uncooked elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 ounces (about 3 cups) grated sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Mix the eggs, 1 cup of the evaporated milk, hot pepper sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and mustard in a small bowl. Set aside.

3. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add the remaining salt and macaroni, cook for the time specified on the package, making sure not to overcook it. Drain immediately and return the macaroni to the pan over low heat. Add the butter and toss to melt.

4. Pour the egg mixture over the buttered noodles along with 3/4 of the cheese, stir until thoroughly combined and the cheese starts to melt.

5. Slowly add the rest of the evaporated milk and cheddar cheese, stirring until mixture is creamy.

6. Remove the mixture from the heat and pour into a 1 1/2 - 2 quart baking dish.

7. Place the dish on the middle shelf of the hot oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly and the cheese is slightly browned on top.

What goes with macaroni and cheese? Broccoli of course! It adds just the right texture and flavor as a side dish, especially when paired with garlic.

Garlic Broccoli

Ingredients:

1 bunch fresh broccoli , cut into small pieces (about 5 cups)
2 Tbsp. butter
1 garlic clove, minced
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (kosher salt can be substituted)

Directions:

1. Cook the broccoli in boiling water until crisp but tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.

2. Add the garlic and butter to the saucepan and cook until the garlic is softened, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Add the salt and fresh pepper, toss well.

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