This easy mac and cheese is baked in the oven for a quick meal. A friend of mine sent me this recipe when I got my first apartment because she knew I hated cooking! It's really easy — even I can make it — and it tastes great. I'm not sure where she found the recipe
baked macaroni and cheese
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredient
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1 (12 ounce) package macaroni
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2 cups milk
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1 egg
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2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
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Boil macaroni in a large pot of salted water until barely done, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Whisk together milk and egg in a large bowl. Stir in cheese and butter.
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Place par-boiled macaroni in the prepared baking dish. Pour milk mixture over macaroni, season with salt and pepper, and stir until combined. Press mixture evenly into the baking dish.
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Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until top is browned, 30 to 40 minutes.