Classic Macaroni and Cheese

This is the classic baked Mac and Cheese of my childhood. You can add sun-dried tomatoes if you wish, or sometimes I substitute minced garlic for the salt and pepper to give it added zing! It can make Saturday Night more fun!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 701 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package macaroni
• 1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Grease a 2 quart casserole dish. Place a quarter of the macaroni in the bottom, followed by an even layer of one-quarter of the cheese slices. Dot with butter and season with salt and pepper. Repeat layering three times. Pour evaporated milk evenly over the top of all.

Step 3

Bake, uncovered, for one hour, or until top is golden brown.