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Aunt Lesley's Macaroni And Cheese Bake Recipe

Elevate your weeknight meal with Aunt Lesley's creamy, cheesy, and utterly irresistible macaroni and cheese bake! This recipe transforms ordinary mac and cheese into an extraordinary comfort food experience, perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Get ready for a cheesy explosion of flavor!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 387.7 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Aunt Lesley's Macaroni And Cheese Bake

  • 1 (7.25 ounce) package Kraft macaroni and cheese dinner
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

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How to Make Aunt Lesley's Macaroni And Cheese Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  2. Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in milk and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add both macaroni and cheese mix packets, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in the 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
  6. Gently stir in the cooked macaroni.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the beaten eggs until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Pour macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  10. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  11. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the macaroni and cheese to set slightly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

40 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

82g

Carbs

5g

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