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Southern Macaroni and Cheese Pie

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 35 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Other

    • Cooking spray

  • Pasta / Noodles

    • 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

  • Dairy

    • šŸ§ˆ Ā½ cup butter
    • šŸ„› 2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
    • šŸ§€ 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

  • Spices

    • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
    • šŸ§‚ 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 pinch paprika

  • Eggs

    • šŸ„š 3 eggs

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 425Ā°F (220Ā°C) and spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook elbow macaroni until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

3

Slowly melt butter in a large pot over low heat. Stir in evaporated milk and pepper, and cook until heated through.

4

Whisk eggs in a bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot evaporated milk mixture (1 tablespoon at a time) until smooth. Combine the egg mixture with the remaining milk mixture in the pot, whisking constantly until sauce thickens.

5

Mix cooked macaroni with the sauce and salt. Layer 1/4 of the macaroni mixture in the casserole dish, and top with 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. Repeat layers three more times and sprinkle paprika over the top.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 20 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

šŸ”„

621

Calories

  • 29g
    Protein
  • 30g
    Carbs
  • 43g
    Fats

šŸ’” Tips

Use freshly shredded Cheddar cheese for better melting and flavor.For a slightly browner and crispy topping, broil the casserole for 2-3 minutes after baking.If you're on a budget, substituting a part of cheddar with a store-brand cheese mix can save money.You can make this dish ahead of time and refrigerateā€”it reheats well in the oven.

āš ļø Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.