Mac and Cheese Bake

Time

• Preparation: 15 min
• Baking: 1 hour

Ingredients

4-6 servings:

• 4 cups dried elbow pasta
• 1 lb cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 lb jack cheese, shredded
• 2.5 cups milk
• 1 cup break crumbs, toasted
• 1/4 cup (half stick) butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F

2. Cook pasta according to package until al dente. Drain.

3. Grease a large (9 x 13) casserole dish. Layer 2 cups of pasta and cheese, season with salt and pepper.

4. Pour in milk until it is visible when the pan is tilted (will need less in a larger pan)

5. Top with browned bread crumbs. Bake uncovered 45-60 min (longer bake = better set). Allow to cool 5 min before serving.

Notes

• Wedding reception recipe from Alex Mitchell.