Baked Macaroni and Cheese

This easy mac and cheese is baked in the oven for a quick meal. A friend of mine sent me this recipe when I got my first apartment because she knew I hated cooking! It's really easy — even I can make it — and it tastes great. I'm not sure where she found the recipe.

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

45 min

Servings:

6

Yield:

1 (2-quart) casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package macaroni
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.

Step 2:
Boil macaroni in a large pot of salted water until barely done, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3:
Whisk together milk and egg in a large bowl. Stir in cheese and butter.

Step 4:
Place par-boiled macaroni in the prepared baking dish. Pour milk mixture over macaroni, season with salt and pepper, and stir until combined. Press mixture evenly into the baking dish.

Step 5:
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until top is browned, 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 6:
Serve hot and enjoy!