Easy Homemade Mac & Cheese

My son loves Mac & Cheese, the boxed kind of course, so I thought I’d try a yummy, creamy homemade version to see if he’d like it.  Well, no dice, the silly little guy wouldn’t even try it (have I mentioned he’s a bit picky?)

However, even though my son wouldn’t try it, my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this dish.  It was a nice break from the salty, orange cheese powder from the box.  When I was heating up leftovers the next day (it heats up wonderfully in the microwave, by the way) my mom (who happened to be in town) couldn’t resist having some of her own. 

There is a lot of room for flexibility when making your own Mac & Cheese.  Really, you can just use whatever cheese you have on hand, as long as it equals about a pound in the end.  You could easily use all cheddar or Colby-jack for a more kid-friendly flavor!

Easy Homemade Mac & Cheese

Adapted from Pennies on a Platter

14 oz whole wheat elbow macaroni

¼ lb gruyere cheese, shredded

¼ lb cheddar cheese, shredded

½ lb Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

2 tbsp butter, divided

2 eggs

1 (14 oz) can evaporated skim milk

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.

Dot 1 tbsp butter into the bottom of a casserole dish.  Pour half of the cooked pasta into the dish.  Top with half of the cheese.  Dot the remaining 1 tbsp butter on top.  Pour the remaining pasta evenly over the top.  And evenly spread the remaining cheese as the top layer.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and evaporated milk.  Pour mixture evenly over the casserole.  Bake for 20 minutes.

Serves 6-8

Enjoy!

Amy