Baked Macaroni Ala the Joy of Cooking

Impera_Magna's Note:

I've made this for years and the kids still request it... a perennial favorite. When I have left-over ham, I use that too for an especially yummy casserole! NOTE: I've changed the recipe by increasing all amounts to what I actually use to make this dish... not the amounts in the actual cookbook. Servings are an estimate b/c I always plan to have leftovers, which are excellent the next day for lunch!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 16 ounces uncooked macaroni
• 4 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 -8 eggs
• 2 2⁄3; cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup pepperidge farm herb stuffing mix (appx)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Cook macaroni according to pkg directions; drain.
2. Place half macaroni in 3-4 qt casserole or 9x13" pan; sprinkle w/ half grated cheddar.
3. Top with remaining macaroni; sprinkle w/ remaining cheese.
4. Mix remaining ingredients in small bowl til well blended; pour over macaroni and cheese.
5. Sprinkle w/ stuffing mix (or bread crumbs of your choice); dot w/ butter; sprinkle w/ remaining cheddar.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes.

Reviews

[lucid501]

This worked out well for us. I tagged it before the corrections were posted, but ended up making after the corrections, and I think it probably made a huge difference. The stuffing mix is a nice addition. Thanks!

[TheNovakFamily]

I agree with other poster. 2 c. of macaroni was too little of an amount. I had to keep adding more cheese to this. Even put some parm on the top and it still was bland. Sorry its not for me.

[fawn512]

These are quite easy. I doulbed the recipe and use 8x12 baking dish. Still, the 2c macaroni i use was too few. IT was a bit bland, i think it needs a but more salt and pepper.