Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Dinner
45 min
6 servings
472 kcal / serving

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

  • 1package macaroni
  • 2 cupsmilk
  • 1egg
  • 2 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter, melted
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.

  2. 2

    Boil macaroni in a large pot of salted water until barely done, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Whisk milk and egg together in a large bowl; stir in cheese and butter.

  4. 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. 5

    Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until top is browned, 30 to 40 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve hot and enjoy!