Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 16 oz elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup of butter (half a stick); 2 cups of Velveeta cheese cut into cubes; 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese; 1 egg; 2 1/2 cups of milk; 1 tsp garlic powder, dry mustard, and paprika; 1/2 tsp black pepper

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This Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe is easy to make and so good! My mom has been making this recipe for every big family get-together for as long as I can remember! This is perfect for Birthday parties, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other get-together because it makes a ton and always turns out great.

Ingredients

16 oz elbow macaroni
1/4 cup of butter (half a stick)
2 cups of Velveeta cheese cut into cubes
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg
2 1/2 cups of milk
1 tsp garlic powder, dry mustard, and paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper

Prep Macaroni and Cheese

Start by gathering and prepping all ingredients needed for the recipe. Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni according to the directions on the box. Be sure not to over cook the noodles since it will also be baked in the oven.

While the noodles are boiling, shred the cheddar cheese and cube up the Velveeta. I also like to go ahead and measure out the seasonings and stir them together.

In a bowl, whisk together the milk and the egg and set aside.

Drain the pasta once cooked.

Make Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Cut the butter into small slices and place them in the bottom of the baking dish.

Next, pour half of the cooked elbow macaroni into the bottom of the baking dish. Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese, half of the Velvetta, and half of the milk/egg mixture. Top with half of the seasoning mixture.

Repeat the layers one more time using the rest of the noodles, shredded cheese, Velveeta, milk/egg mixture, and the seasonings.

The Baked Macaroni and Cheese will bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. I like to stir the macaroni and cheese once half way through baking. If you like your baked macaroni and cheese to be browned you can bake it a little longer or until it’s browned to your liking.

Serve Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Once the Macaroni and Cheese is cooked to your liking it’s time to eat! I served the macaroni and cheese with grilled steaks and green beans and potatoes. This is a great side dish for so many meals!

If you like this recipe check out some of my other favorite side dishes!

Tips and Frequently Asked Questions

I like to shred cheddar cheese from a block for a creamier consistency.
This dish is best served hot out of the oven. The longer it sits it will start to set up a little bit.
I bake this in a 9×13 glass baking dish.

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