My Dad's Macaroni & Cheese

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375.

2. 2

   Butter a round casserole dish (I use a 6-inch deep x 8-inch straight sided covered casserole dish).

3. 3

   Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.

4. 4

   Grate the cheese and KEEP in separate piles.

5. 5

   Place a cup of the cooked macaroni on bottom of greased casserole dish, salt and pepper *lightly* - (*you will be doing this each layer so careful with the salt*); top with a handful of cheese (it doesn't matter which one you start with -- you will be alternating the cheeses); dot the cheese with a little bit of butter -- repeat until all the macaroni is used (finish with cheese!

6. 6

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7. 7

   Top the last layer of cheese with a bit more butter.

8. 8

   Mix together the egg and cream (half-n-half), Pour over the casserole.

9. 9

   Place the casserole on a cookie sheet (it has a tendency to bubble over).

10. 10

    Cover the casserole for the first 30 minutes.

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    After the first 30 minutes, remove the casserole top and bake for another 20-30 minutes until the cheese on top is melted and nice and crusty.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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