Baked Mac and Cheese

Serves: 12Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 1 hour 15 minutesDifficulty: Easy

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Serves: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1½ lbs. Velveeta cheese, diced
  • ½ lb. Colby cheese, diced
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ½ lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Rinse, drain, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bring milk to a boil and add butter, salt, and pepper. Add Velveeta and Colby cheeses to the milk. Stir until creamy and the sauce thickens.
  • Add the egg to the cooled macaroni, then add the cheese sauce; combine well.
  • Lightly grease a 9" x 13" pan or spray with cooking spray. Layer the macaroni with Cheddar cheese. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and melted to a golden brown.