baked mac & cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb small shells or small elbow macaroni, cooked and drained well
  • 1 c. whole milk
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 eggs + 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 c. sour cream
  • 1/2 c butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 lb. Velveeta cheese, cut in chunks
  • 1 lb. cheddar jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne
  • 2 tbs. sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°C
Butter a large casserole dish or foil pan and add cooked & well drained pasta to the pan.
Add the butter and mix well until it melts. Add cheeses to the pasta and mix.
In a bowl combine cream and milks, sour cream and eggs, mixing well.
Stir in salt, peppers, nutmeg, mustard, onion powder and sugar.
Pour milk and egg mixture over the past and mix gently.
Bake for 10 minutes then stir well to combine. Bake another 10 minutes then stir again and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 25 minutes. If desired, place under broiler until top is browned.