Baked Mac & Cheese Dinner for the Whole Family: Crowd-Pleasing Recipe!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: generic pasta brands

More nutritious or cost-effective.

Cook 3 lbs of elbow noodles until al dente, adding butter to prevent sticking.

Spread butter or cooking spray in a 11x15 inch glass dish.

Layer Kobe Jack cheese slices on the bottom of the dish.

Add a thin layer of cooked elbow noodles on top of the cheese.

Sprinkle fresh cracked pepper over the noodles.

Add a layer of medium cheddar cheese slices on top of the noodles.

Add a layer of sharp cheddar cheese on top of the medium cheddar.

Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the sharp cheddar layer.

In a bowl, whisk together 3 eggs and about 2.5 cups of milk, adding salt, pepper, garlic, and basil if desired.

Pour the egg and milk mixture over the layered cheese and noodles, covering them.

Add more noodles on top, filling the dish nearly to the top.

Layer more Kobe Jack and cheddar cheese on top of the noodles.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 35-40 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden brown, or broil for a minute or two to achieve desired color.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens