Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, from french or 1 cup Italian bread; 1 pinch table salt; 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 large eggs; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 2 teaspoons table salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dry mustard, dissolved in 1 teaspoon water; 12 lb elbow macaroni; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, American cheese (about 3 cups) or 12 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated (about 3 cups)

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, from french or 1 cup Italian bread
1 pinch table salt
1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons table salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard, dissolved in 1 teaspoon water
12 lb elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, American cheese (about 3 cups) or 12 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated (about 3 cups)

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Mix bread crumb ingredients together in small baking pan.
3
Bake until golden brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes; set aside.
4
Meanwhile, mix eggs, 1 cup of the evaporated milk, pepper sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, pepper, and mustard mixture in small bowl; set aside.
5
Meanwhile, heat 2 quarts water to boil in large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven.
6
Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and macaroni; cook until almost tender, but still a little firm to the bite.
7
Drain and return to pan over low heat.
8
Add butter; toss to melt.
9
Pour egg mixture over buttered noodles along with three-quarters of the cheese; stir until thoroughly combined and cheese starts to melt.
10
Gradually add remaining milk and cheese, stirring constantly, until mixture is hot and creamy, about 5 minutes.
11
Serve immediately topped with toasted bread crumbs.

657

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, from french or 1 cup Italian bread, 1 pinch table salt, 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese 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.

Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese

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