Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Baked
This is real easy to make after the macaroni is cooked. It is a very gourmet tasting side dish and can also be served as the main course; it's that good.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup elbow macaroni uncooked
- 3 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1 large egg beaten
- ¼ cup half-and-half
- ¾ cup whole buttermilk or ¾ cup regular milk and 2 tbsp. sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder or double amt. minced garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne red pepper
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese shredded or cutup small
- ½ cup longhorn cheese shredded or cutup; or Colby or Monterey Jack
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated or shredded; or Provolone Cheese
Topping Ingredients
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in water first.1 cup elbow macaroni
- Prepare a greased, square (9", 2½ qt. or similar) baking casserole dish.
- When macaroni is nearly cooked, preheat oven to 375° F.
- Mix together all the main ingredients (except macaroni) in a medium sized mixing bowl.
- When the macaroni is done, drain in a strainer, run cold water over to cool a bit, shake to strain excess water, and then fold them into the bowl's mixture. Combine thoroughly to coat macaroni.
- Pour the macaroni mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle the toppings ingredients across the macaroni mixture. Cover the baking dish with lid or foil.½ cup cheddar cheese
- Bake (covered) in center rack or a little higher for 30 minutes.
- Remove cover and finish baking for 20 more minutes (or until browned on top).
Notes
Can also bake at 350°F but add 10 minutes to the uncovered baking time.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Baked
Amount per Serving
Calories
289
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
56
mg
19
%
Sodium
422
mg
18
%
Potassium
119
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
16
g
5
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
606
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
333
mg
33
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Reference
DarnGoodRecipes.com™