Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 (2-quart) casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package macaroni

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1 egg

  • 2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.

  2. Boil macaroni in a large pot of salted water until barely done, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

    Overhead shot of boiled macaroni in a strainer next to milk and an egg to make mac and cheese

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  3. Whisk together milk and egg in a large bowl. Stir in cheese and butter.

    Overhead shot of cooked macaroni next to a bowl of cheese sauce for mac and cheese

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  4. Place par-boiled macaroni in the prepared baking dish. Pour milk mixture over macaroni, season with salt and pepper, and stir until combined. Press mixture evenly into the baking dish.

  5. Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until top is browned, 30 to 40 minutes.

    Overhead shot of baked macaroni and cheese in a baking dish

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  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

    high angle looking at a plate of baked macaroni and cheese, with more Macaroni and cheese in a glass baking dish

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

472 Calories
22g Fat
46g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 472
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 14g 68%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 356mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 448mg 34%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 294mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.


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