Custard-Style Mac and Cheese

Bake this delicious custard-style mac and cheese – a tasty side dish. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated February 18, 2014

Ingredients

package (16 oz) elbow macaroni

eggs, slightly beaten

cups milk

teaspoon salt

teaspoon ground mustard

1/2

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (20 oz)

1 1/2

cups soft bread crumbs (about 2 slices bread)

1/4

cup butter or margarine, melted

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Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
2

In large bowl, stir eggs, milk, salt, mustard, black pepper, red pepper and 2 cups of the cheese with wire whisk until blended. In baking dish, place half of the cooked macaroni. Sprinkle with 2 cups cheese. Top with remaining macaroni. Pour egg mixture evenly over all.
3

Cover; bake 35 minutes. Uncover. Sprinkle with bread crumbs; drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 5 to 8 minutes longer or until golden brown and set.