How to Make Grandmother's Macaroni and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. Everyone has their own favorite recipe, but there's just something special about a homemade macaroni and cheese that has been passed down through the generations. The taste, the texture, and the memories it evokes make it a dish that is truly treasured.

One such cherished recipe is Grandmother's Macaroni and Cheese. This recipe is a family heirloom that has been passed down from generation to generation...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard (Optional)
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
  • Stir macaroni, Cheddar cheese, milk, egg, mustard, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour into a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until brown and thickened, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    309 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 344mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 368mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 184mg