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Mac and Cheese with Bread Crumbs

It's hard to beat homemade macaroni and cheese with crunchy bread crumb topping. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 525 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 5 1/2 tablespoons butter melted, divided use
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided use
  • 1/2 pound dry elbow macaroni
  • 2 eggs
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk heated until warm, divided use
  • 1/4 teaspoon Hot red pepper sauce
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 12 ounces mild cheddar American, or Monterey Jack cheese, divided use

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and set a 1 1/2–quart heatproof dish, such as a souffle pan in the oven to warm.
  2. Mix the bread crumbs and 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter together in a small baking pan and set aside.
  3. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt followed by the macaroni. Cook until almost tender, but still a little firm to the bite. Drain the macaroni, transfer it to the preheated dish, and stir in 4 tablespoons of butter.
  4. Meanwhile, mix the eggs, red pepper sauce, 1 cup of evaporated milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt (or less if you are using American cheese) 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and mustard in a small bowl.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the noodles along with 9 ounces of cheese. Stir until thoroughly combined and the cheese starts to melt.
  6. Place the bread crumbs in the oven to toast until golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  7. Place the pan of macaroni and cheese in the oven and bake for a total of 30 minutes, removing the pan 3 times throughout the cooking process to stir the macaroni and add additional evaporated milk and cheese.
  8. Serve immediately, sprinkled with the prepared bread crumbs.

Nutrition Information

Calories 525kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 118mg (39%) Sodium 596mg (25%) Potassium 301mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 830IU (17%) Vitamin C 0.8mg (1%) Calcium 481mg (48%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 525

% Daily Value*

Calories 525kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 596mg 25%
Potassium 301mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 830IU 17%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 481mg 48%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.