The Grit Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: The Grit Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 4 cups dried elbow macaroni; 12 cups water; 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 large eggs, slightly beaten; 4 cups whole milk; 1 teaspoon mustard, dry or 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 pinch black pepper or 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup fine breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

4 cups dried elbow macaroni
12 cups water
6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon mustard, dry or 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch black pepper or 1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup fine breadcrumbs

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Grease 9 x 13 pan.
3
Boil pasta for 8 minutes.
4
Melt 3 tbs butter, add pasta and stir.
5
Whisk eggs, milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
6
Add to pasta & cheese. Stir while mixing constantly.
7
Over medium/high heat, heat until cheese melts and milk and eggs begin to thicken.
8
Continue stirring for 5 minutes or until it becomes thick/creamy.
9
Transfer to prepared dish.
10
Melt remaining butter in saucepan and mix with breadcrumbs.
11
Spread evenly on top of macaroni.
12
Bake for 10-20 minutes.

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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: 4 cups dried elbow macaroni, 12 cups water, 6 tablespoons butter, divided, 2 large eggs, slightly beaten, and more.

Yes, The Grit Mac & Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The Grit Mac & Cheese

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