Custard-Style Mac and Cheese

Name: Custard-Style Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 package (16 oz) elbow macaroni; 4 eggs, slightly beaten; 4 cups milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 5 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

3 Ratings

3 Reviews

Prep 30 min
Total 1 hr 15 min
Servings 8

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

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated February 18, 2014

Ingredients

1 package (16 oz) elbow macaroni
4 eggs, slightly beaten
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
5 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

Steps

1

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.