Southern Style Macaroni & Cheese

By Belinda

Ingredients

• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 8 tablespoons butter
• 16 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups half and half
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Use one-half tablespoon of butter to lightly butter a 2 quart casserole dish or a 9x13 baking pan.


Bring the large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta, and cook until it is al dente. Drain. Pour drained pasta into a large bowl.


Melt the remaining butter in the microwave or in a small saucepan. Add the butter to the pasta and stir. Then add the half and half, 1-1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese, and the eggs. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Pour the mixture into the buttered casserole or baking pan. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.


bake until it's bubbling around the edges, about 30-35 minutes. Serve hot.