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Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese

NESTLÉ CARNATION
Prep:
15 mins
Cooking:
45 mins
Cooling:
0 min
Yields:
6
Macaroni and cheese like it's supposed to be, tasty with homemade goodness. Children and adults alike will love this classic.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry small elbow macaroni or shells
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, cut into pieces
  • 1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) American cheese, cut into pieces

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350° F.

PREPARE pasta according to package directions. Return to saucepan. Add butter; stir until melted.

WHISK together evaporated milk, eggs, mustard and pepper in medium bowl. Add to pasta mixture; stir. Add cheddar cheese and American cheese; stir. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese begins to melt. Pour into 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.

BAKE for 10 minutes; stir. Bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and top is lightly golden. Season with salt.

FOR FREEZE AHEAD:
PREPARE as above; do not bake. Cover; freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator.

PREHEAT oven to 350° F.

BAKE, uncovered, stirring halfway through, for 45 to 50 minutes or until bubbly and top is lightly golden. Season with salt.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size
    1/6 of recipe
  • Calories 791
  • Calories from Fat 446

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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% Daily Value *

  • Total Fat 49.5g 76%
  • Saturated Fat 49.6g 148%
  • Cholesterol 248mg 83%
  • Sodium 997mg 40%
  • Carbohydrates 51g 16%
  • Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
  • Sugars 1.9g
  • Protein 37g
  • Vitamin A 37%
  • Vitamin C 3%
  • Calcium 104%
  • Iron 28%