Good Ole Fashion Mac and Cheese

This “Good Ole Fashion Mac and Cheese” recipe delivers that classic, creamy, and cheesy comfort food everyone loves. With a blend of cheddar and mozzarella and a rich evaporated milk base, it’s a baked macaroni and cheese that’s simple to prepare and incredibly satisfying.

Good Ole Fashion Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dry elbow macaroni and cook according to package directions until it’s al dente (cooked but still firm to the bite).
2. Butter Pasta: Drain the cooked macaroni thoroughly and return it to the hot pot. Add the 4 tablespoons of salted butter and stir until the butter is completely melted and coats the pasta. Set the pot aside.
3. Prepare Milk Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, milk of choice, large eggs, and garlic salt until fully combined.
4. Combine Cheeses: In a separate bowl, mix together the shredded cheddar cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese.
5. Preheat Oven & Prep Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
6. Layer Casserole: Begin assembling the mac and cheese in the prepared baking pan:
   • Spread 1/3 of the buttered macaroni evenly on the bottom.
   • Top with 1/3 of the mixed cheeses.
   • Repeat these layers twice more with the remaining macaroni and cheese, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
7. Add Milk & Bake: Pour the prepared milk mixture evenly over the layered macaroni and cheese. Sprinkle the paprika evenly over the top of the casserole for color and a hint of flavor.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.