Chef Joe's Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Chef Joe's Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Chef Joe's Baked Macaroni and Cheese might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 543 calories, 22g of protein, and 31g of fat. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have parmesan, sharp cheddar, cayenne pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the eggs you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
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Add the macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally until it is almost tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, 1/4 cup melted butter, the cayenne pepper, and a teaspoon of salt.
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Put half the macaroni into a buttered 2-quart casserole and top with half the Cheddar cheese. Repeat.
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Pour the milk mixture over the macaroni and cheese.
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In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with the paprika, the remaining butter, and the Parmesan.
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Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the macaroni and bake until brown and bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes.
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Serve warm.

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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 10 m.
Servings8
Health Score7
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