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John Legend’s Fast-Prep Mac & Cheese: Perfectly Simple, Perfectly Cheesy

John Legend’s Fast-Prep Mac & Cheese: Perfectly Simple, Perfectly Cheesy

Creamy and custardy, John Legend’s Mac & Cheese is the ultimate creamy and cheesy pasta bake!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 SERVINGS
Author: Kathy

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cheese shredder
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Oven and stove

Ingredients

  • 16 oz elbow macaroni
  • ½ stick butter
  • 2- 12 oz cans evaporated milk
  • ⅓ cup 2% milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp mustard powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, freshly shredded

Instructions

  • Shred the cheeses, combine them, and set aside. Preheat the oven to 375 F, and butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Cook and drain the elbow macaroni until al dente, add the butter, and stir until melted. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the eggs, and evaporated milk. Garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Assemble the casserole:
    - Place ⅓ macaroni in the bottom of the baking dish
    - Sprinkle ⅓ of cheese on top
    - Repeat with the rest of the pasta and cheese
    - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the pasta and cheese.
    - Bake for 45 minutes, and let stand for 10 minutes before serving