Baked macaroni and cheese

Name: Baked macaroni and cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces elbow macaroni (about 3 cups); 3 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 1/2 cups milk, divided; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 ib (16 ounces) cubed velveeta; 8 ounce shredded mild cheddar cheese, divided; 8 ounce shredded monterrey jack cheese; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper

5 steps

Prep:20minCook:25min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:34:00 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories528.5 kcal (26%)

Total Fat27.5 g (39%)

Carbs42.2 g (16%)

Sugars6.4 g (7%)

Protein25.8 g (52%)

Sodium1189.7 mg (59%)

Fiber1.5 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

10 servings

16 ounceselbow macaroni

3 tablespoonsbutter

or margarine

1 ½ cupsmilk

divided

2eggs

large, lightly beaten

1 ibvelveeta

cubed

8 ounceshredded mild cheddar cheese

divided

8 ounceshredded monterrey jack cheese

1 tspsalt

1 tspblack pepper

Instructions

Step 1

heat oven to 375 degrees F

Step 2

cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender but not mushy, about 8-10 minutes. drain well and pour into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

melt the velveeta on low with 3/4 cup of milk until melted. stir often.

Step 4

pour cheese sauce over pasta and stir. Add butter, 3/4 cup milk, 1 cup shredded cheeses, salt and pepper. mix well and transfer to 2 quart baking dish. pour remaining cheese on top.

Step 5

bake until top crust is golden brown and casserole is bubbling, about 25 minutes.