Baked Macaroni Pie with Just 5 Ingredients
Baked macaroni and cheese has a rich, creamy texture and is so easy to make. Just pop it in the oven and forget about it and you’ll have a perfect balance of creamy sauce and savory noodles, making it a true comfort food classic. Prep in under 30 minutes, with only 5 ingredients.
Ingredients
- ¾ lb elbow macaroni
- 8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)
- 16 ounces cheddar cheese (grated (4 cups))
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 3 eggs (slightly beaten)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º. Butter a 9 x 13 casserole dish
- In a large pot bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta per package directions. Drain and place back in the pot.
- While the pasta is still hot, add butter and stir until melted. Next add 3 cups of the cheese, reserve the last cup for the top. Stir until it has partially melted then add the milk and last, add the beaten eggs. Stir until combined.
- Pour into the prepared casserole dish and cover with cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until it is bubbly and the cheese on top has melted.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Don't add the eggs directly to hot pasta or they will scramble. Add the cheese and milk first to cool it down, then gradually add the eggs.
- You can make this ahead of time, just let it come to room temperature before baking.
- This makes great leftovers, just re-heat in the microwave or in the oven. If it is dry, just add a little milk or water before heating.
- Try not to use packaged grated cheese, it will not melt as well as if you grate it yourself.
Nutrition
Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1081IU | Calcium: 479mg | Iron: 1mg
