Sylvia's Macaroni And Cheese

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 12 ounces elbow macaroni - (abt 2 1/2 cups)
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 1/2 cups milk divided
• 2 large eggs lightly beaten
• 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese - (abt 2 cups) divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon yellow food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender but not mushy, about 8 minutes. Drain well and pour into a large mixing bowl. Stir in butter, 1 1/4 cups milk, eggs, 1 3/4 cups grated cheese, salt, pepper, sugar and food coloring (if using). Mix well and transfer to a 1 1/2-quart oval baking dish. Pour the remaining 1/4 cup milk over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Bake until top crust is golden brown and casserole is bubbling, about 25 minutes. Serve hot.

This recipe yields 8 servings.