Macaroni Casserole Recipe

Name: Macaroni Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried small elbow macaroni; About 1/3 cup (1/6 lb.) butter or margarine; 2 cups (1/2 lb.) shredded sharp or medium cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup fine dried bread crumbs; 3 large eggs; 2 cups milk; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce; About 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

1 pound dried small elbow macaroni
About 1/3 cup (1/6 lb.) butter or margarine
2 cups (1/2 lb.) shredded sharp or medium cheddar cheese
1/2 cup fine dried bread crumbs
3 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
About 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

1
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, cook macaroni in about 2 quarts boiling water just until tender to bite, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain. Return macaroni to pan, off the heat, and add 1/3 cup butter; stir to melt.
2
Lightly butter a shallow 2 1/2- to 3-quart casserole. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese and 1/4 cup bread crumbs over casserole bottom.
3
Beat eggs, milk, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to blend. Add to macaroni, along with 3/4 cup cheese, and mix well. Pour mixture into casserole. Sprinkle remaining cheese and bread crumbs evenly over top. Dust with paprika.
4
Bake in a 400u00b0 oven until top feels slightly crusty when touched, about 20 minutes (about 15 minutes in a convection oven). Add salt to taste.

410

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried small elbow macaroni, About 1/3 cup (1/6 lb.) butter or margarine, 2 cups (1/2 lb.) shredded sharp or medium cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup fine dried bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Macaroni Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Macaroni Casserole

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