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baked macaroni and cheese with evaporated milk and eggs topped with a bread crumb topping
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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni noodles
  • 1½ teaspoons salt divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard dissolved in 1 teaspoon water
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese shredded (about 1 cup)
  • 6 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cheese shredded (about 1½ cups)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ stick
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

TOPPING INGREDIENTS

  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded (about 1 cup)
  • ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup regular bread crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a 9x9-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Cook the pasta: Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan or stock pot. Add 1½ teaspoons of salt, then stir in 8 ounces (about 2 cups) of elbow macaroni. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the noodles just start to soften. Drain and return the noodles to the pan.
  • Prepare the egg mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 6 ounces (about ¾ cup) of the evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon dry mustard dissolved in 1 teaspoon water, and 1 teaspoon hot sauce. Set aside.
  • Add butter and cheese: Place the pot with the drained pasta over medium-low heat. Stir in 4 tablespoons unsalted butter and let it melt completely.Once melted, slowly pour in the egg mixture, stirring constantly. Add 4 ounces (about 1 cup) of shredded sharp white cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
  • Finish the sauce: Gradually add the remaining 6 ounces (about ¾ cup) of evaporated milk and 6 ounces (about 1½ cups) of shredded sharp yellow cheddar cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper,
  • Assemble the casserole: Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared 9x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  • Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons melted butter, ⅓ cup panko bread crumbs, and ⅓ cup regular bread crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 20-30 minutes, or until the bread crumbs are golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
  • Serve: Let cool slightly, then serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Freshly grate the cheese for the best result.