Baked Macaroni & Cheese
I have never liked fussy, fancy meals. I have never set foot in a French restaurant, and probably never will. Not to say I have anything against French cookery, but I am not big on that sort of thing. I guess I have peasant tastebuds. I prefer foods with a kick to them, that jump off the plate and grab my tastebuds, and lets me go from the table knowing I have had a real treat.
Yeah, I love meatloaf. And I could live on hot dogs. And I absolutely adore Mac & cheese. So when I got this recipe today from Bedrock Press, I had to share. I fear I rely heavily on Janice Duplantis from Bedrock for a lot of recipes, but I have to say that her ezine is one of the things I truly look forward to each month. She always has a list of great recipes that are a thrill to cook and enjoy. I share them a lot here at ATBR. Kinda makes me feel she is carrying my weight, sometimes…
Regardless, this is a great recipe. What would I serve with this? Hot dogs, of course! And a big bowl of Southern style pork and beans. Blackberry pie for dessert would of course make it a meal fit for a king!
Baked Macaroni & Cheese
2 c. dry elbow macaroni
1/2 stick butter or margarine
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 c. whole milk
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
3 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain well
and stir in butter while pasta is still warm. Beat eggs,
milk, salt and pepper together with a wire whisk. Add to
macaroni and butter mixture. Gently stir in shredded cheese.
Cube cream cheese and add to mixture. Place macaroni and
cheese mixture into a buttered casserole dish. Bake in a
preheated 350F (175C) oven for 45 minutes. Serve warm.
Yields 8 servings.
About the Author: Janice Faulk Duplantis, author and publisher, currently maintains a web site that focuses on Easy Gourmet and French/Cajun Cuisine. (Visit Bedrock Press at www.bedrockpress.com) Janice also publishes 2 monthly complementary ezines: ‘Gourmet Bytes’ and ‘Lagniappe Recipe’ www.bedrockpress.com/subscribe.html
