Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This easy mac and cheese is baked in the oven for a quick meal. A friend of mine sent me this recipe when I got my first apartment because she knew I hated cooking! It's really easy — even I can make it — and it tastes great. I'm not sure where she found the recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 472 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (12 ounce) package macaroni

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Step 5

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