Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This easy mac and cheese is baked in the oven for a quick and easy meal, making this delicious casserole the perfect homemade comfort food dinner.

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package macaroni
2 cups milk
1 egg
2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
2 Boil macaroni in a large pot of salted water until barely done, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
3 Whisk milk and egg together in a large bowl; stir in cheese and butter.
4 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.
5 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
6 Serve hot and enjoy!