Mee Maw’s Macaroni & Cheese

• 2 cups elbow macaroni noodles (or, one 16oz box)

• 4 large eggs

• 2 ½ cups whole milk

• 1/2 stick salted butter, melted

• 1 8oz block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil macaroni according to the directions on box.

In a separate large bowl, beat eggs slightly and salt and pepper to ‘taste’ (but of course, without actually tasting…). Mix in the milk, the melted butter and the drained macaroni noodles. Shred the cheese and save a small amount to the side. Mix with eggs, milk, butter & noodles. Salt & pepper to ‘taste’ again.

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Remove from oven to sprinkle the set-aside cheese on top. Return to oven and bake for 10-15 more minutes. Serve & enjoy!

Makes 6-8 servings.

Important notes from Michelle:

*I suggest a 2-quart square baking dish rather than a 9x13 dish, for a thicker result.

**If you want to make a slightly ‘lighter’ version, you can change the milk and cheese to 2% and use less butter …but you only live once.