Southern Baked Mac and Cheese

Custard-set and sliceable, not saucy. A different dish entirely.

⏱ 1 hr · medium · 🍽 serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 4 cups grated sharp cheddar
• 2 cups evaporated milk
• 3 eggs
• 4 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 350F and butter a 9x13 dish.
2. Boil the pasta two minutes short of the package time and drain.
3. Whisk the evaporated milk, eggs, melted butter, salt and pepper together.
4. Layer a third of the pasta and a third of the cheese in the dish, twice more, ending with cheese.
5. Pour the custard evenly over the top and dust with paprika.
6. Bake 45 minutes until set in the middle and browned. Rest 10 minutes before cutting.