My kids grew up on macaroni and cheese, and Kraft was the only one that would please all 5 kids. But now that they are grown up and gone, hubby and I can treat ourselves to a little upgrade now and then. This version is just one of those treats, a mature mac and cheese that is filling and easy to make. I've only made this once but it's due to grace our dinner table soon.
Italian Macaroni & Cheese
1 8 oz. box elbow macaroni (or you can use any kind of pasta)
1/2 c. italian seasoned bread crumbs, diveded
1 10 oz. block cheddar cheese, shredded
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 c. shredded parmesan cheese
6 lg. eggs, lightly beaten
4 c. milk
dash of pepper
Prepare pasta as directed, set aside. Coat bottom and sides of a 13x9 in. baking dish with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1/4 c. breadcrumbs evenly over bottom of baking dish. Layer 1/3 of pasta, 1/3 of shredded cheeses and 1/3 of breadcrumbs in baking dish. Repeat layers twice, ending with breadcrumbs. Whisk together eggs, milk and seasonings, pour evenly over layered mixture. Bake at 350 for 55-60 mins. or till golden brown. Let stand 10 min. before serving. Enjoy!
Don't wait till your empty nesters to enjoy this upgraded mac and cheese, paired with a salad and fresh bread or rolls, makes a comforting meal anytime of the year but extra special to take the chill off on a cold winter day. If you have a favorite recipe for this old favorite family dish, please share it with us, can't have enough recipes for mac and cheese, it's all American, like apple pie!
Oh!!! I used to love Mac & Cheese BUT... over the years I have become so lactose intolerant. I swear I can just think about cheese..... LOL!!
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Marilyn
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Oh, that mac and cheese looks like heaven :)
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Blessings!
Gail
This sounds yummy! I will definitely be trying this one! Thanks for sharing.
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Donna
I too used to fix Kraft's Macaroni and Cheese for my son. Your recipe sounds yummy and easy to prepare. I'll pick up the ingredients on my next shopping trip so I can fix this next week.
ReplyDeleteI'm a new blogger and I periodically post recipes on my blog. I'll be posting an easy recipe for Potato Soup on my blog tomorrow. Hope you will check it out.
Oh I do declare that I happen to have all that is on this list..will have to make it tonight I think..will let you know.:) thanks for always sharing your wonderful recipes..I have to tell you I sent my little sister a jar of your christmas jam..and she is in love and almost ate the whole jar in one sitting...(she is 7 months pregnant)...she just loved it.;)
ReplyDeleteDo you know I've never even made macaroni cheese, I'm really going to have to give this one a go.
ReplyDeleteTHat sounds good! I have one I make that includes cottage cheese, sour cream, and lots of cheddar. THere really is nothing like homemade macoroni and cheese! Thanks for sharing this yummy sounding recipe!
ReplyDeleteGoing to try this tomorrow night! Yummy!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so good! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Baked Mac & Cheese! True comfort food :)
ReplyDeleteI'll have to try your recipe, thanks for sharing, Sue:)
This almost sounds like a soufle with the 6 eggs. I enjoy being creative making a mac and cheese, using up left over smoked gouda, sharp cheedar, and maybe some mozzerrela to add some stringyness. what I have found works best is making a beschemel sauce and adding that to the noodles, since the cheese is already melted it has even flavor.
ReplyDeleteOh yum! I think I'll make this for our family movie night this Friday. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
ReplyDeleteChrista
I just hopped over from "Farming on Faith"...nice to "meet" you! Your blog is lovely and welcoming...
ReplyDeleteYour recipe here sounds SO yummy and I am sure it is lovely...I can almost smell it baking...YUM! :)
You asked if we had a good recipe for mac and cheese to share. I recently did a post on a stove top method that is as easy (or easier) than kraft dinner. The link to the post is:
http://flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.com/2009/11/macaroni-and-cheese.html
Have a WARM night!
Blessings,
Camille