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Best Macaroni

Creamy and cheesy makes this the best macaroni. Fix it a day ahead or the day of. It will become a family favorite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 large egg - beaten
  • 1 13 oz. evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 8 oz extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 8 oz cheddar cheese - or substitute monterey jack, grated
  • 4 oz Gouda cheese, grated - keep it SEPARATE from the other cheeses
  • 1-2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp soul seasoning (or substitute dry mustard powder and ground nutmeg)

Instructions
 

  • Cook macaroni in boiling water until tender; while macaroni is cooking, shred your cheeses
  • Drain and stir in butter
  • Whisk milks and cream cheese together until smooth
  • Add HALF the grated cheddar cheeses to the mixture
  • Add macaroni and beaten egg
  • Pour the mixture into a buttered casserole or baking dish
  • Top with remaining cheddar AND Gouda cheese, mixed
  • Bake on center rack in oven at 375 for 30-35 minutes
  • Let cool for 10+ minutes. It will thicken as it sets.
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