Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese

A simple recipe that is so easy to prepare a day aheade and bake when needed.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package  dried elbow macaroni, cooked
• 3  cups  shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2  large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1⁄2 cups  whole milk
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper
•  fresh ground black pepper (optional)

Directions

1. Layer one-third of macaroni in a lightly greased 2 quart casserole; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers with remaining two-thirds macaroni and 1 cup cheese, ending with macaroni layer. Reserve remaining 1 cup cheese.
2. Combine eggs and next 3 ingredients, stirring with a wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour egg mixture over macaroni. Cover with foil and refrigerate up to a day ahead or bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Let stand 10 minutes to melt cheese before serving. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper if desired.