Creamy Baked Macaroni & Cheese
This creamy baked macaroni and cheese recipe is the perfect comfort food. It’s made with a blend of three cheeses, and the pasta is cooked in a rich cheese sauce. The result is a dish that is cheesy, comforting, and delicious. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. Elbow macaroni
1 lb. Velveeta
1 C. Milk divided
4 Tbsp. Melted butter
2 Large eggs beaten
½ tsp. Garlic powder
½ tsp. Paprika
2 C. Shredded cheddar cheese
2 C. Shredded monterey jack cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Seasoned panko crumbs for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Cook the elbow macaroni until al dente and drain well.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup of milk and velveeta until completely melted and combined.
Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni and stir to combine.
In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, butter, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper, and 1 cup of each of the shredded cheeses. Pour this mixture into the macaroni, and stir to combine well.
Pour the mixture into a well-greased 9×13 baking dish and top with the remaining 1 cup of each of the shredded cheeses.
Sprinkle some panko bread crumbs on top and bake for 25 minutes.