Windermere Cookbook
Recipes:
Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Shared by Krystle Curling

Ingredients:
1 lb uncooked elbow macaroni, 1/2 cup butter, 2 (16 ounce) bags cheddar cheese, 1/2 large green bell pepper (diced), 1/2 large white onion (diced), 3 eggs, black pepper, 2 pinches salt, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 habanero pepper (diced) ,12 ounces evaporated milk.
Instructions:
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Begin by seasoning a large pot of water with 2 pinches of salt. Bring the water to a boil and add the uncooked macaroni pasta. Cook until it reaches a tender consistency.
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Drain the cooked macaroni and return it to the pot. Add butter and mix until the butter is fully melted and coats the macaroni.
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Gradually incorporate most of the cheese into the pot, reserving 8 ounces (or half of a 16 ounce bag) for later use as a topping.
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Season the macaroni and cheese mixture with paprika, black pepper, finely diced onion, bell pepper, and half of a finely diced habanero or goat pepper. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and blended.
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Lightly beat the eggs and stir them into the mixture.
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Slowly pour in the evaporated milk, adding about half a cup at a time, and stirring well after each addition. Transfer the mixture evenly into a large baking pan prepared with non-stick spray, measuring about 13 x 9 inches.
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Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top of the mixture, then loosely cover the pan with foil.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the top develops a golden color.
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Allow the baked macaroni to cool for 45-50 minutes at room temperature before serving.