How to Make Church Supper Macaroni and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that has been a staple in American households for generations. Whether it's served as a side dish at a church supper or as the main course at a family dinner, there's no denying the irresistible appeal of creamy, cheesy pasta. This recipe for Church Supper Macaroni and Cheese is sure to become a favorite in your household, combining the rich flavors of cheddar and Parmesan with tender macaroni noodles for a dish that is both simple and satisfying....

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • ¼ cup butter, softened (Optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • ½ (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ½ pounds extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 pinch paprika, or to taste
  • ¼ cup butter (Optional)
  • ½ cup soft bread crumbs (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole with butter.
  • Dissolve salt in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil and cook macaroni, stirring often, until pasta is tender but still slightly firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse macaroni under cool water, drain, and transfer to a bowl. Stir 1/4 cup softened butter into macaroni and toss a few times to melt butter and coat macaroni.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl; whisk evaporated and condensed milks into eggs.
  • Spread a layer of macaroni into the bottom of the prepared casserole; sprinkle with a layer of Cheddar cheese. Continue layering macaroni and cheese, ending with a layer of cheese on top. Pour egg-milk mixture over the layers. Use a fork to gently dig into the layers, assuring that the egg-milk mixture flows into all the layers. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a small skillet over medium heat; cook bread crumbs in the hot butter, stirring constantly, until fragrant and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle crumb topping over casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is browned and bubbling, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    710 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 29g
    • Cholesterol: 188mg
    • Sodium: 2474mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 828mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 402mg