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
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.