Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This family favorite was handed down to me from my Grandma. The easy baked macaroni and cheese recipe is creamy, super simple, and so tasty just like Grandma made it! This recipe is perfect for everyday, holidays, or potlucks!

Ingredients

• 16 ounces uncooked pasta
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk, or more
• 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, divided(see note)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or more to taste

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
• Cook pasta to al dente per package directions. While the pasta is cooking, shred the cheddar cheese with a cheese grater.
• Once pasta is done, turn off the burner, drain the water, then return to the burner it was cooked on. The residual heat will help to melt everything together.
• Stir in the butter. Once the butter is melted into the noodles, add the egg and stir to coat. Then stir in the milk, salt, and pepper.
• Stir the shredded cheese in a handful at a time, making sure to reserve about 1/4 of the cheese for topping the casserole. Continue to stir until the cheese is completely melted. You can add more milk if you want a creamier consistency to the mac and cheese.
• Transfer the macaroni and cheese into a large casserole dish, and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Bake in the preheated oven uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the top of the cheese is melted.
• Serve immediately for the creamiest dish.

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