Lazy Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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Lazy Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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"A very easy, no-boil recipe for cafeteria-style macaroni and cheese, which bakes up deliciously custardy on the inside and crusty on the outside. Mix the ingredients, pour it in the baking dish, pop it in the oven, and forget about it until the timer rings!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (62)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 pound shredded American cheese
  • 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a shallow three-quart baking dish, toss uncooked macaroni and melted butter together, to coat the macaroni and the inside of the dish. Add cheese, and stir lightly to distribute. In a medium bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, water, eggs, mustard powder, salt, white pepper and cayenne pepper. Pour into the baking dish with the macaroni.
  3. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the center is set. Remove from the oven, and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 420 | Total Fat: 21.2g | Cholesterol: 129mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2006 by readernut   view full review
Despite what this recipe says be sure to spray or grease your casserole dish. I didn't and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by AudeeBird   view full review
Best served very hot, but doesn't re-heat well (like most macaroni and cheese). It's the only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2005 by MTPURSE   view full review
Needed a little zip, so I added a couple shakes of dried minced onion, some bacon bits, a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by CLOVER4TATTOO   view full review
Very good with a few changes. I halved the recipe (plenty still to feed 4), used velvetta...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by mbhillard   view full review
I love this dish! It tastes great and is so much easier to fix than other recipes I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2006 by Dana   view full review
It's great for ease. It has a rather unusual texture, creamy and custardy, almost like an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2006 by Brooke   view full review
This recipe was very easy and very good. I had to bake it a little longer- about 55 minutes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2006 by KatieC   view full review
My mom loved this; I wasn't crazy about it. HOWEVER, I did use 1 can fat free evaporated and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by Amber Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this for my brother's wedding reception. It got great reviews even thought I burned the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2007 by NYCKID   view full review
Easy. Tasty. GONE! My kids devoured this dish. I added bacon bits as well. I also sprayed my...

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