Macaroni and Cheese Bake

This is a custard-like macaroni and cheese casserole.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 cups Milk
• 4 tablespoons melted butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs

Preparation:

Directions for macaroni and cheese
Cook macaroni according to package directions in boiling salted water; drain and set aside. Combine milk, 3 tablespoons melted butter, flour, salt, pepper, and eggs in a mixing bowl; whisk until smooth and well-blended. Layer half of cooked macaroni in bottom of a shallow, buttered 2-quart baking dish; sprinkle with 2 cups cheese and top with remaining macaroni. Pour milk and egg mixture over macaroni. Toss breadcrumbs with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter; sprinkle bread crumbs over the top of macaroni and cheese mixture. Bake macaroni and cheese at 350°, uncovered, for about 45 to 50 minutes; sprinkle with remaining cheese and continue baking for about 5 minutes longer, or until macaroni and cheese is set.
Macaroni and cheese serves 6.